Atazanavir
Reyataz (atazanavir) is a prescription antiretroviral medication used in combination with other HIV medicines to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. It belongs to a class of drugs called protease inhibitors and helps reduce the amount of HIV in the body, allowing the immune system to function more effectively.
Reyataz is an HIV protease inhibitor used as part of combination therapy to suppress HIV viral load and slow disease progression.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 382467
- Generic
- Reyataz
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Reyataz is indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and children. It is used as part of a combination antiretroviral therapy regimen (HAART) and is not a cure for HIV, but helps control the infection and prevent disease progression to AIDS.
Reyataz works by inhibiting the HIV protease enzyme, which is essential for the virus to replicate and produce infectious viral particles. By blocking this enzyme, the medication prevents the virus from multiplying, reducing the viral load in the body.
Reyataz should always be taken with food and as part of a complete antiretroviral regimen. It may interact with many other medications, including certain statins, proton pump inhibitors, and other antiretrovirals. Common side effects include nausea, jaundice (yellowing of skin/eyes), headache, and rash. Patients should be monitored for liver function and should not stop taking this medication without medical advice.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 9, 2026. · Read our editorial policy