Ritovir 250 Mg
Information About Ritovir 250 Mg
About Ritovir 250 Mg
Medicine Brand Ritovir 250 mg is manufactured by Genix Pharma Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Ritonavir.
Pakaging
60 Tablet
Active Ingredients For Ritovir 250 Mg
Ritonavir 250 mg
Diseases List For Which Ritovir 250 Mg Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For In combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV infection
Other Significations For Ritovir 250 Mg
This Medication Antiviral drugs are a class of medication used specifically for treating viral infections Like antibiotics for bacteria specific antivirals are used for specific viruses Unlike most antibiotics antiviral drugs do not destroy their target pathogen instead they inhibit their development
Precautions To Be Taken Before Ritovir 250 Mg
Ritonavir interacts with many drugs Some of the important interactions are mentioned below Viewers should consult their healthcare provider before combining any drugs with ritonavir Ritonavir should not be used together with amiodarone Cordaronequinidine Quinaglute Cardioquin triazolam Halcion midazolam Versed pimozide Orap propafenone Rythmol and flecainide Tambocor because ritonavir increases the blood levels of these drugs and may lead to serious side effects Ritonavir also increases the concentrations in blood of rifabutin Mycobutin and sildenafil Viagra Therefore the doses of rifabutin and sildenafil should be reduced The blood concentrations of oral contraceptives methadone Dolophine and theophylline TheoDur Theo24 are reduced by ritonavir and this could reduce the effectiveness of these drugs Ritonavir decreases the concentration of meperidine Demerol and increases the buildup of meperidines toxic breakdown product in the body Therefore ritonavir reduces the beneficial effect of meperidine while increasing its side effects
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Ritovir 250 Mg
Can We Take Ritovir 250 Mg During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class : D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Ritovir 250 Mg
Can We Use Ritovir 250 Mg During Lactation
Lactation Class L5 Studies in breastfeeding mothers have demonstrated that there is significant and documented risk to the infant based on human experience or it is a medication that has a high risk of causing significant damage to an infant The risk of using the drug in breastfeeding women clearly outweighs any possible benefit from breastfeeding The drug is contraindicated in women who are breastfeeding an infant
Side Effects Of Ritovir 250 Mg
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity