Review the side-effects of Ritonavir as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as a Whole- Abdominal Pain, weakness, fever, dry mouth, jaundice and uneasiness.
Heart- Fainting, dilatation of blood vessels, high/low blood pressure, heart attack, palpitation, postural hypotension and fast heart rate.
Gastrointestinal- Loss of appetite, constipation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, fecal incontinence, flatulence, abnormal stools, bloody diarrhea, inflammation of colon, dry mouth, difficulty in swallowing, esophageal ulcer and gastrointestinal disorder.
Local - Throat irritation.
Metabolic - Weight loss and an increased sugar level.
Musculoskeletal - Joint/Muscle pain.
Central Nervous System - Headache, anxiety, tingling, numbness, confusion, depression, dizziness, sleeplessness, drowsiness and abnormal thinking.
Respiratory- Inflammation of pharynx, asthma, difficulty in breathing, nosebleed, hiccup and respiratory depression.
Skin - Rash and sweating
Eye and ENT- Taste perversion, abnormal vision, blurred vision, inflammation of eyelid/ conjunctiva, ear pain, eye disorder, hearing impairment, increased earwax, distorted sense of smell, and photophobia (light sensitivity).
Genitourinary- Urination at night time, acute kidney failure, absence of urination, blood in urine, impotence, kidney stone, heavy bleeding during menstrual period, penis disorder, increased urinary frequency, urinary tract infection and inflammation of vagina.
Drink adequate water or liquid, to avoid dehydration.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as a Whole- Abdominal Pain, weakness, fever, dry mouth, jaundice and uneasiness.
Heart- Fainting, dilatation of blood vessels, high/low blood pressure, heart attack, palpitation, postural hypotension and fast heart rate.
Gastrointestinal- Loss of appetite, constipation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, fecal incontinence, flatulence, abnormal stools, bloody diarrhea, inflammation of colon, dry mouth, difficulty in swallowing, esophageal ulcer and gastrointestinal disorder.
Local - Throat irritation.
Metabolic - Weight loss and an increased sugar level.
Musculoskeletal - Joint/Muscle pain.
Central Nervous System - Headache, anxiety, tingling, numbness, confusion, depression, dizziness, sleeplessness, drowsiness and abnormal thinking.
Respiratory- Inflammation of pharynx, asthma, difficulty in breathing, nosebleed, hiccup and respiratory depression.
Skin - Rash and sweating
Eye and ENT- Taste perversion, abnormal vision, blurred vision, inflammation of eyelid/ conjunctiva, ear pain, eye disorder, hearing impairment, increased earwax, distorted sense of smell, and photophobia (light sensitivity).
Genitourinary- Urination at night time, acute kidney failure, absence of urination, blood in urine, impotence, kidney stone, heavy bleeding during menstrual period, penis disorder, increased urinary frequency, urinary tract infection and inflammation of vagina.
Other Precautions :
Avoid alcoholic beverages.Drink adequate water or liquid, to avoid dehydration.
Drug Name : Ritonavir
Ritonavir(Norvir) generic is an antiretroviral agent, prescribed for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection either alone or combined with other antiretroviral agents. It is a protease inhibitor.Brand Names or Trade Names of Ritonavir
India :
Lopimune |
V -Letra |
Emletra |
Ritocom |
Lopimune -Cap |
Empetus |
Ritovir |
Ritomax |
Lopimune (200mg/50mg) |
Lopimune (200mg/50mg) |
Ritocom (200mg/50mg) |
Ritomax-L (33.3mg/133.3mg) |
Empetus (100mg) |
Ritomax (100mg) |
Ritomune (100mg) |
Ritovir (100mg) |
Qvir (300mg/100mg/300mg/200mg) |
Anzavir-R (300mg/100mg) |
Synthivan (300mg/100mg) |
Virataz-R (300mg/100mg)
International :
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