Ritonavir (known as Norvir)

Generic name: Ritonavir

Brand names: Norvir

Class: Protease inhibitors

Side-effects:

Common (at full dose): Raised lipid and liver enzymes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, headache, weakness, numbness around the mouth, bad taste in mouth, lipodystrophy, liver toxicity, diabetes
Common (at low dose): Raised lipid levels
Rare: Changes in heart rhythm

Dosage:

100mg capsule and 100mg tablet

Full dose: 600mg twice a day
To 'boost' other PIs: 100-200mg once or twice a day

Notes:

Take with food to avoid nausea.

This article was last reviewed on 19/12/2011 by T. Kelaart.

Date due for the next review: 30/9/2014.

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