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Medicines atazanavir sulfateQuestion & answer

atazanavir sulfate · Medicine question

Can atazanavir capsules be opened or crushed?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

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Answer

The selected hard capsules should be swallowed whole. Ask the HIV team about an appropriate formulation if swallowing is difficult.

Sources for this answer

Atazanavir Sandoz 150 mg capsule, hardemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 10

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