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Ritonavir

Uses

Ritonavir is used in the treatment of HIV infection.

How it Works

How Ritonavir works Ritonavir is an anti-HIV medication. It functions by interfering with an enzyme called protease, which is necessary for HIV-infected cells to produce new viruses. This action halts the production of new viruses.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Ritonavir include taste changes, nausea, diarrhea, paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), vomiting, fatigue, increased triglyceride levels in the blood, and joint pain.

Expert Advice

  • Ritonavir should be taken with food.
  • Do not skip any doses, and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Avoid taking antacids one hour before or two hours after taking Ritonavir.
  • Ritonavir may cause dizziness or sleepiness; do not drive or engage in activities that require concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Discontinue medications prescribed for erectile dysfunction, such as sildenafil or tadalafil, while undergoing treatment with this medicine.
  • Your doctor may monitor your liver function regularly.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine, or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
  • Notify your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Other Combinations

Atazanavir + Emtricitabine + Ritonavir + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate

Atazanavir + Lamivudine + Ritonavir + Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate

Darunavir + Ritonavir

Lopinavir + Ritonavir

Nirmatrelvir + Ritonavir

Atazanavir + Ritonavir

Frequently asked questions

Ritonavir is used in combination with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, although it does not completely cure HIV or AIDS.
Ritonavir is combined with Lopinavir in a fixed-dose formulation to enhance the bioavailability of Lopinavir, thereby increasing its effectiveness against HIV.
Ritonavir acts as a booster to enhance the absorption of other protease inhibitors and to prevent their degradation.
Yes, Ritonavir is classified as a protease inhibitor.
Ritonavir is a protease inhibitor that prevents protease enzymes from breaking down proteins, which in turn inhibits the replication of HIV. While it does not completely cure HIV, it reduces the risk of developing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and related infections or cancers.
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