Ritonavir



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  • Contains / Salt: Ritonavir


Ritonavir Information



Ritonavir Benefits & Uses

Ritonavir is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ritonavir Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Geriatric
  • Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Initially 300 mg orally twice daily, increase by 100 mg twice a day every 2 to 3 days upto 600 mg twice daily
Adult
  • Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Initially 300 mg orally twice daily, increase by 100 mg twice a day every 2 to 3 days upto 600 mg twice daily
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Initially 300 mg orally twice daily, increase by 100 mg twice a day every 2 to 3 days upto 600 mg twice daily
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 350 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Initially 250 mg/m2/dose orally twice daily, increase by upto 400 mg/m2/dose twice daily


Ritonavir Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ritonavir is used -

Moderate

Mild

Common

Ritonavir Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Ritonavir safe for pregnant women?


    Ritonavir rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

    Mild
  • Is the use of Ritonavir safe during breastfeeding?


    Ritonavir is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Ritonavir on the Kidneys?


    Ritonavir does not damage the kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Ritonavir on the Liver?


    Side effects of Ritonavir rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Ritonavir on the Heart?


    Ritonavir may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Ritonavir with Other Drugs

Ritonavir should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Ritonavir Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ritonavir unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Ritonavir

  • Is this Ritonavir habit forming or addictive?


    Ritonavir is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Ritonavir you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Ritonavir only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Ritonavir cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Ritonavir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Ritonavir


    Taking Ritonavir with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

    Mild
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Ritonavir


    Consumption of alcohol and Ritonavir together may have severe effects on your health.

    Severe


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvir (ritonavir)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 810

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 939-941



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