Ritonavir (Systemic)

Brand Names : Norvir, Norvir SEC

Category

• Antiviral, systemic

Description

Ritonavir (rit-ON-uh-veer) is used, alone or in combination with other medicines, in the treatment of the infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Ritonavir will not cure or prevent HIV infection or AIDS; however, it helps keep HIV from reproducing and appears to slow down the destruction of the immune system. This may help delay the development of problems usually related to AIDS or HIV disease. Ritonavir will not keep you from spreading HIV to other people. People who receive this medicine may continue to have other problems usually related to AIDS or HIV disease.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

Oral
• Capsules (U.S. and Canada)
• Oral solution (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Norvir

In Canada -

• Norvir
• Norvir SEC