Ritonavir

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 20.12.2020

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Definition
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Virustatic. HIV protease inhibitor.

Half-life
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3 h

Indication
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Combination therapy of HIV infection.

Notice! Complete cross-resistance to Indinavir

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Limited indication
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Pregnancy, kids.

Dosage and method of use
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300 mg/day p.o., with simultaneous administration of indinavir 150 mg/day p.o.

Undesirable effects
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Diarrhea, headaches, perioral paresthesias, increases in transaminases and triglycerides.

Interactions
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Clarithromycin and erythromycin, fluconazole and ketoconazole increase the level of ritonavir, indinavir even by 170%. The effect of oral contraceptives becomes unreliable. Decrease the activity of many drugs ( analgesics, anticoagulants, glucocorticoids, beta-blockers).

Preparations
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Norvir®

Literature
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  1. Eron JJ JR (2002) HIV-1 protease inhibitors. Clin Infect Dis 30: 160-170

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Last updated on: 20.12.2020