RITONAVIR (r), 25mg, tab.

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Article is intended to be used with children (<12 years) ONLY.
6.4.2.3 - Protease inhibitors
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RITONAVIR (r)

Therapeutic Action

Antiretroviral, protease inhibitor (PI)

Indications

Booster for protease inhibitors (atazanavir, darunavir, lopinavir, etc.) in HIV infection

Instructions for use

The 25 mg heatstable tablet (intended for paediatric use) replaces the 50 mg tablet and the oral solution.

Ritonavir should not be used alone but in combination with other protease inhibitors.

Fixed-dose combinations (FDC) are available:

  • ATV 300mg / r 100mg, tab.
  • LPV 40mg / r 10mg, granules, sachet
  • LPV 100mg / r 25mg, tab.
  • LPV 200mg / r 50mg, tab.
  • DRV eq. 400mg base / r 50mg, tab.

May be used in addition to the FDC of lopinavir/ ritonavir for additional boosting and to decrease the drug interaction with rifampicin in children on TB treatment.

Storage

Below 25ºC