Ritovir Benefits & Uses

Ritovir is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

HIV/AIDS

Ritovir 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

Ritovir Related Warnings

Is the use of Ritovir safe for pregnant women?

Ritovir has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Ritovir safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Ritovir.

Safe
What is the effect of Ritovir on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Ritovir on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Ritovir on the Liver?

Side effects of Ritovir rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ritovir on the Heart?

Ritovir is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Ritovir with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Fentanyl

Flecainide

Moderate

Imipramine

Pindolol

Verapamil

Mild

Diclofenac

Indomethacin

Ritovir Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Graves' Disease
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Diabetes
Pancreatitis
Hemophilia

Frequently asked Questions about Ritovir

Is this Ritovir habit forming or addictive?

Ritovir is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Ritovir should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Ritovir is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Ritovir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ritovir

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Ritovir to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Ritovir

Consuming Ritovir with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

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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