Ritonavir Accord
Ritonavir Accord is a medicine that helps control HIV infection by blocking a specific enzyme in the virus, and it is usually taken with other HIV medicines.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
100 mg
Active Ingredient
Ritonavir
Manufacturer
Accord Healthcare B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, if used to boost other HIV medicines, the usual dose is 1 to 2 tablets once or twice a day. If prescribed as a full treatment, adults may start with 3 tablets in the morning and 3 tablets 12 hours later, increasing gradually over 14 days.
Method
Take this medicine once or twice a day with food. Swallow the tablets whole; do not chew, divide, or crush them.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 1200 mg (6 tablets) if prescribed as a full treatment.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Upper or lower stomach pain
- •Vomiting
- •Diarrhea (can be severe)
- •Nausea
- •Flushing, feeling hot
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Sore throat
- •Cough
- •Stomach or digestion problems
- •Tingling or numbness in hands, feet, mouth, or around lips
- •Weakness/fatigue
- •Bad taste in mouth
- •Nerve damage causing weakness or pain
- •Itching
- •Rash
- •Joint and back pain
- •Allergic reactions, such as rashes (red, itchy, or raised) and severe swelling of skin and other tissues
- •Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
- •Increased cholesterol levels
- •Increased triglyceride levels
- •Anxiety
- •Gout
- •Stomach bleeding
- •Liver inflammation and yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)
- •Increased urination frequency
- •Reduced kidney function
- •Seizures
- •Low platelet count
- •Thirst (dehydration)
- •Unusually heavy periods
- •Flatulence (gas)
- •Loss of appetite
- •Mouth sores
- •Muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness
- •Fever
- •Weight loss
- •Changes in blood test results (blood chemistry and cell counts)
- •Confusion
- •Difficulty concentrating
- •Fainting
- •Blurred vision
- •Swelling in hands and feet
- •High blood pressure
- •Low blood pressure and dizziness when standing up
- •Cold hands and feet
- •Acne
RARE
- •Severe or life-threatening skin reactions, including blisters (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis)
- •Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
- •High blood sugar levels
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to ritonavir or any other ingredient in this medicine, or if you have severe liver disease.
- Do not take this medicine with certain other medicines for allergies, heart problems, migraines, sleep/anxiety, mental health, cholesterol, prostate, and erectile dysfunction. Always tell your doctor about all medicines you are taking.
- Avoid products containing St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) as they can stop Ritonavir Accord from working properly.
- This medicine does not cure HIV or AIDS. You may still get infections or other conditions related to HIV/AIDS while taking it. Your doctor will monitor your health regularly.
- Tell your doctor if you have ongoing diarrhea or vomiting, as this can make your other medicines less effective.
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- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain, as these could be signs of pancreas inflammation.
- Contact your doctor right away if you develop signs of infection or new symptoms like muscle weakness, heart palpitations, or tremors, as these may indicate an immune system reaction.
- Report joint stiffness, pain, or difficulty moving to your doctor, as it might be a sign of bone damage (osteonecrosis).
- Tell your doctor if you experience muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially if you are taking other HIV medicines.
- Inform your doctor about dizziness, fainting spells, or an abnormal heartbeat, especially if you have a heart condition.