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Ritonavir Dosages

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Optimal Amprenavir/Ritonavir dosages

I've been on a combination of 1200mg Amprenavir/100mg Ritonavir BID plus Zerit and Ziagen for about six months and my viral load has been undetectable the last two times I tested (i.e., a four month period). While I'm happy with the...
Andrew T. Pavia, M.D.

Response from Andrew T. Pavia, M.D.

University of Utah, School of Medicine
You probably have seen some of the PK studies. 600/100, 750/100, and 900/100 give pretty similar amprenavir exposure. There was one study at retrovirus this year that suggested that when a non nuke was added, it may be necessary to go up to... Read more »

dosage of amprenavir and ritonavir

In one of your recently answered questions you indicated a dosage of 750 mg of amp. with ritonavir... Read more »

Aluvia 200/50 Lopinavir/Ritonavir

Hello,I need to ask about Aluvia. I was given this medication as PEP but I am not sure if this is... Read more »
Articles
U.S. Food and Drug Administration

FDA Approves New Tablet Formulation of Norvir (Ritonavir)

On February 10, 2010, FDA approved Norvir (ritonavir) 100 mg Tablets. These tablets do not require refrigeration. Summarized below are highlights from the new Norvir Tablet package insert. Unlike the capsule formulation, Norvir tablets must be... Read more »
HIV i-Base

Warfarin and ARVs: Impact of African-American Race and Ritonavir

The commonly prescribed anticoagulant warfarin is highly susceptible to interactions with antiretroviral mediated through CYP 2C9, 2C19, and/or 3A4 pathways, although data are limited. This retrospective, case‐control (1:2) study compared the... Read more »
U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Important Label Update for Norvir (Ritonavir)

On November 23, 2009, FDA approved changes to the Norvir package insert (product label) to include drug-drug interaction information for concurrent ritonavir administration with: inhaled medicines such as salmeterol or salmeterol in combination... Read more »
U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Kaletra (Lopinavir/Ritonavir) Oral Solution Label Changes Related to Toxicity in Preterm Neonates

On February 24, 2011, FDA approved changes to the Kaletra (lopinavir/ritonavir) Oral Solution product label related to toxicity in preterm neonates secondary to adverse events related lopinavir and/or the inactive ingredients propylene glycol and... Read more »
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ritonavir

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
I'm looking to talk with people who are currently taking
ritonavir (Norvir) capsules and will be affected by the imminent
change to liquid ritonavir. I'm a reporter working on a story for
the journal... Read more »

ritonavir in liquid form

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
My partner just started taking ritonavir in the liquid form and it
tastes really bad. Furthermore, after taking it, he becomes very
nauseous and weak. We would like to hear from people with
... Read more »

Need Ritonavir

Posted by Anonymous
Dear Friends

I am a person living with HIV for 11 years now. Up until now I have not taken any medications apart from vitamin supplements. I have been in conflict with myself on whether to start HAART and after much sole searching have decided to... Read more »

I'm looking to talk with people

Posted by Anonymous
Hi. I'm looking to talk with people who are currently taking
ritonavir (Norvir) capsules and will be affected by the imminent
change to liquid ritonavir. I'm a reporter working on a story for
the journal of the International Association of... Read more »

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