What is Ritonavir used for?

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ritonavir tablets are indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection. Ritonavir tablets are HIV protease inhibitors indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection ( 1 )

How does Ritonavir work?

11 DESCRIPTION Ritonavir is an inhibitor of HIV protease with activity against the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

What is the active ingredient in Ritonavir?

Lopinavirum + Ritonavirum (Lopinavirum, Ritonavirum)

What pharmaceutical form is Ritonavir available in?

Ritonavir: Roztwór doustny (80 mg + 20 mg)/ml (doustna)

Is Ritonavir OTC or prescription only?

Ritonavir requires a doctor's prescription.

What are the side effects of Ritonavir?

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling. Drug Interactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Pancreatitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Allergic Reactions/Hypersensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] When co-administering ritonavir with other protease inhibitors, see the full prescribing information for that protease inhibitor

Who should NOT take Ritonavir?

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS When co-administering ritonavir tablets with other protease inhibitors, see the full prescribing information for that protease inhibitor including contraindication information. Ritonavir tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity (e.g., toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) or Stevens-Johnson syndrome) to ritonavir or any of its ingredients. Ritonavir tablets are contraindicated with drugs that are highly dependent on CYP3A for clearance

Does Ritonavir interact with other medications?

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS When co-administering ritonavir with other protease inhibitors (atazanavir, darunavir, fosamprenavir, saquinavir, and tipranavir), see the full prescribing information for that protease inhibitor including important information for drug interactions. Co-administration of ritonavir can alter the concentrations of other drugs. The potential for drug-drug interactions must be considered prior to and during therapy (4 , 5.1 , 7 , 12.3) 7.1 Potential for Ritonavi

Can Ritonavir be used during pregnancy?

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS When co-administering ritonavir with other protease inhibitors, see the full prescribing information for the co-administered protease inhibitor including important information for use in special populations. Lactation: Women infected with HIV should be instructed not to breastfeed due to the potential for HIV transmission ( 8.2 ). 8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in wo

Who manufactures Ritonavir?

AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG (Niemcy)

What ATC class does Ritonavir belong to?

Ritonavir: ATC J05AR10. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

Ritonavir

(80 mg + 20 mg)/ml, Roztwór doustny

INN: Lopinavirum + Ritonavirum

Data updated: 2026-04-13

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Form

Roztwór doustny

Dosage

(80 mg + 20 mg)/ml

Route

doustna

Storage

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