Atazanavir Uses
Atazanavir is used for Virus Infection (HIV)
How Atazanavir Works
Atazanavir selectively inhibits the virus-specific processing of viral Gag and Gag-Pol polyproteins in HIV-1 infected cells by binding to the active site of HIV-1 protease, thus preventing the formation of mature virions.
Common side effects of Atazanavir
Diarrhoea, Constipation, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach pain, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Insomnia
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