What is RITONAVIR used for?

RITONAVIR (brand name Ritonavir) is a Other indicated for See full prescribing information.

How does RITONAVIR work?

RITONAVIR works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action Ritonavir is an antiretroviral drug [see Microbiology (12.4) ] ..

What are the most common side effects of RITONAVIR?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for RITONAVIR. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is RITONAVIR the same as Ritonavir?

Ritonavir is a brand name for RITONAVIR. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

RITONAVIR

Other

Brand names: Ritonavir

Oral

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Ritonavir is an antiretroviral drug [see Microbiology (12.4) ] .

Indications

See full prescribing information

Contraindications

• 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.
• dronedarone
• flecainide
• propafenone

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS The following have been observed in patients receiving ritonavir: The concomitant use of ritonavir and certain other drugs may result in known or potentially significant drug interactions
2 ) Hepatotoxicity: Fatalities have occurred
6) Pancreatitis: Fatalities have occurred; suspend therapy as clinically appropriate (5
1 Risk of Serious Adverse Reactions Due to Drug Interactions Initiation of ritonavir, a CYP3A inhibitor, in patients receiving medications metabolized by CYP3A or initiation of medications metabolized by CYP3A in patients already receiving ritonavir, may increase plasma concentrations of medications metabolized by CYP3A

Known Side Effects

8 documented side effects by frequency

Diarrhea

1-10%

Nausea

0.1-1%

Fatigue

0.1-1%

Headache

0.1-1%

Vomiting

0.1-1%

Fever

0.1-1%

Cough

0.1-1%

Anxiety

0.1-1%

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → RITONAVIR openFDA label JSON → RITONAVIR FAERS adverse-event reports → RITONAVIR ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of RITONAVIR

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral