Description
Details
Uses
Ritonavir is used along with other medication for treating human immunodeficiency virus (HIV 1) infection. It does not completely cure HIV or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
How it works
Ritonavir belongs to a class of medication called protease inhibitors. It prevents HIV from multiplying inside the body.
Common side effects
Dizzy or tired; rash or itching; headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Reactions such as numbness or tingling around lips, Mouth, Hands or feet; feeling sleepy, Stomach upset or indigestion, Joint or back pain; nerve damage causing pain and weakness; bad taste in the mouth, Diarrhea; throat pain or cough; feeling hot or flushing symptoms.
Uses
Rocky mountain spotted fever, trachoma, urinary tract infection.
How it works
Lopinavir inhibits the HIV viral protease enzyme. This prevents cleavage of the gag-pol polyprotein and, therefore, improper viral assembly results. This subsequently results in non-infectious, immature viral particles.
Common side effects
Pancreatitis, Hypercholesterolemia.