This drug is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV
infection. It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your
immune system can work better. This lowers your chance of getting HIV
complications (such as new infections, cancer) and improves your quality
of life.Avanafil powder
Ritonavir belongs to a class of drugs known as protease inhibitors. It
increases ("boosts") the levels of other protease inhibitors, which
helps these medications work better.
Ritonavir is not a cure for HIV infection. To decrease your risk of
spreading HIV disease to others, do all of the following: (1) continue
to take all HIV medications exactly as prescribed by your doctor, (2)
always use an effective barrier method (latex or polyurethane
condoms/dental dams) during all sexual activity, and (3) do not share
personal items (such as needles/syringes, toothbrushes, and razors) that
may have contacted blood or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or
pharmacist for more details.
How to use Norvir 100 Mg Oral Powder Packet
Read the Patient Information Leaflet and Instructions for Use if
available from your pharmacist before you start taking ritonavir and
each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor
or pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth with a meal as directed by your doctor,
usually 1 to 2 times daily. Take ritonavir at the same time(s) as your
other protease inhibitor. Open the packet and mix the powder with soft
food (such as applesauce, vanilla pudding) or liquid (such as water,
infant formula, milk) as directed. If giving through a feeding tube, the
powder should be mixed with water. The dose of the medication should be
taken within 2 hours after mixing.
The dosage is based on your medical condition, response to treatment,
and other medications you may be taking. Be sure to tell your doctor and
pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription
drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). For children, the
dosage may also be based on their body size.
For the best effect, take this medication at evenly spaced times. To
help you remember, take this medication at the same time(s) every day.
It is very important to keep taking this medication (and other HIV
medications) exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more or
less of this drug than prescribed or stop taking it (or other HIV
medicines) even for a short time unless directed to do so by your
doctor. Doing so may cause the amount of virus to increase, make the
infection more difficult to treat (resistant), or worsen side effects.
