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Ritonavir is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Ritonavir have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Ritonavir depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Ritonavir is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
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Adult |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ritonavir is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Ritonavir safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Ritonavir.
Is the use of Ritonavir safe during breastfeeding?
Ritonavir does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Ritonavir on the Kidneys?
Ritonavir is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Ritonavir on the Liver?
Ritonavir is rarely harmful for the liver.
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.
Ritonavir should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ritonavir unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ritonavir habit forming or addictive?
Ritonavir is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ritonavir, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Ritonavir can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Ritonavir should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Ritonavir is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ritonavir
Taking Ritonavir with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ritonavir
Consuming Ritonavir with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
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