RITONAVIR (r), 25mg, tab.
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                            300490
                        
                        
                            Last Updated on:
                            03/11/2025, 22:53:56
                        
                    
                            
                            
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The classification used by MSF is based on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines.
            
            
                                    J05AE03
                            
                Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification according to WHOCC
            
                            
                            
                Thermosensitive codes are defined for storage and transportation temperature requirements of the products.
            
                    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 heat-stable 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.
 
Ritonavir may be used in addition to the FDC of lopinavir/ ritonavir to provide additional boosting and to reduce drug interactions with rifampicin in children receiving tuberculosis treatment.
Storage
Below 25ºC