RITONAVIR

Overview

RITONAVIR is a Schedule H drug.
Ritonavir is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. Ritonavir is used together with other antiviral medicines to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Ritonavir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Usage

RITONAVIR is generally used to treat: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, AIDS

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

How Do I Take It?

RITONAVIR is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

If you are taking any medication, inform your doctor. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of prolonged QT interval (irregular heart beats), heart, liver or kidney disease, diabetes, bleeding disorder, high cholesterol, elderly, pregnant and breastfeeding. It may reduce the effectiveness of contraceptives. In some patient’s cholesterol, sugar level may be increased with the following symptoms: increased thirst, increased urination, confusion, drowsiness, flushing, and rapid breathing; if it so, inform your doctor. Monitor glucose, lipid, uric acid and blood counts. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Common Side-Effects

RITONAVIR : Goiter, Guillan-Barre Syndrome, Paralysis, Head Headache, Cough, Fever, Chills, Heartburn, Loss Of Appetite, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized), Restless Or Irritability, Nervousness

Serious Side-Effects

RITONAVIR : Heart Attack, Depression, Anxiety, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Increased Thirst, Easy Bruising

Rare Side-Effects

RITONAVIR : Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Body Itching, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

RITONAVIR can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Diabetes Mellitus, Ischemic Heart Disease, Combined Hyperlipidemia, Familial, Myocardial Infarction

Technical Classification

RITONAVIR is categorized as:
  • ANTIVIRAL BOOSTERS / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
  • PROTEASE INHIBITORS / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with RITONAVIR as Ingredient

ALLTERA 50MG/200MG TABLOPINAVIR 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 50.0 MG
ALUVIA 200MG/50MG TABRITONAVIR 200.0 MG, LOPINAVIR 50.0 MG
ANZAVIR R 300MG/100MG TABATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
ATACLIP 300MG/100MG TABATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
ATAZOR R 300MG/100MG KITATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
ATAZOR R 300MG/100MG TABATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
EMLETRA 200MG/50MG TABRITONAVIR 200.0 MG, LOPINAVIR 50.0 MG
EMLETRA 50MG/200MG TABLOPINAVIR 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 50.0 MG
EMLETRA JUNIOR 25MG/100MG TABLOPINAVIR 100.0 MG, RITONAVIR 25.0 MG
EMPETUS 100MG TABRITONAVIR 100.0 MG
HIVUS LR 200MG/50MG TABRITONAVIR 200.0 MG, LOPINAVIR 50.0 MG
LOPIMUNE 50MG/200MG CAPLOPINAVIR 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 50.0 MG
LOPIMUNE 50MG/200MG TABLOPINAVIR 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 50.0 MG
LOPIMUNE-FC TABLOPINAVIR 200 MG, RITONAVIR 50 MG
QVIR KIT TABTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
REATIX KIT KITTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
RITOCOM 50MG/200MG TABLOPINAVIR 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 50.0 MG
RITOMAX 100MG CAPRITONAVIR 100.0 MG
RITOMAX 100MG TABRITONAVIR 100.0 MG
RITOMAX L 33.3MG/133.3MG CAPLOPINAVIR 133.3 MG, RITONAVIR 33.3 MG
RITOMAX L FORTE 50MG/200MG TABLOPINAVIR 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 50.0 MG
RITOMUNE 100MG CAPRITONAVIR 100.0 MG
RITOMUNE 100MG TABRITONAVIR 100.0 MG
RITOVAZ 300MG/100MG TABCAPATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
SYNTHIVAN TABATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
TENOLAM AR TABLAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
V LETRA 33.3MG/133.3MG CAPLOPINAVIR 133.3 MG, RITONAVIR 33.3 MG
VIRATAZ R 300MG/100MG TABATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
VIRITON 100MG TABRITONAVIR 100.0 MG
VIRO 4 KIT KITTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, LAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG