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Ritonavir FDA safety alerts: 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 .
Reported deaths: 34 Reported hospitalizations: 77.
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FDA Reported Ritonavir Side Effects: death, immune reconstitution syndrome, abortion spontaneous, osteonecrosis, diarrhoea, hepatitis b, disorientation, kaposi's sarcoma, electrocardiogram qt prolonged, convulsion, ascites.
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Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5160814-XPhysician from ITALY reported RITONAVIR problem on Nov 20, 2006. Male patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, hepatitis. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with APTIVUS, LAMIVUDINE, ZIDOVUDINE, PHENOBARBITAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5163036-1
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on June 15, 2001. Female patient, weighting 6.39 lb, was diagnosed with prophylaxis against hiv infection and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, blood lactic acid increased, caesarean section, hepatosplenomegaly, hepatosplenomegaly neonatal, hypertriglyceridaemia, neutropenia. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NELFINAVIR, EFAVIRENZ, NEVIRAPINE, DIDANOSINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5163998-2
Consumer or non-health professional from IRELAND reported RITONAVIR problem on Nov 30, 2006. Male patient, weighting 176.2 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection, headache, joint swelling, antifungal prophylaxis, fatigue, onychomycosis and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arrhythmia, electrocardiogram qt prolonged. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRUVADA, EXCEDRIN, IBUPROFEN, BACTRIM, TESTOSTERONE CIPIONATE, LAMSIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5165308-3
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from IRELAND on Dec 01, 2006. Female patient, weighting 90.39 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection, medical diet, prophylaxis against diarrhoea, meningitis and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased, cardiac arrest, convulsion, ketoacidosis, shock. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZIDOVUDINE, VIREAD, VITAMIN CAP, LOPERAMIDE, CEFOTAXIME, AMPHOTERICIN B. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 11/26/2006.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5166748-9
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported RITONAVIR problem on Dec 19, 2005. Male patient, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection, pulmonary hypertension and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRACLEER, BOSENTAN. Patient died on 12/09/2005.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5168369-0
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from IRELAND on Nov 03, 2006. Female patient, weighting 97.00 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection, antibiotic prophylaxis, candidiasis, antiviral prophylaxis and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, atypical mycobacterial lymphadenitis, cardio-respiratory arrest, chest pain, coagulopathy, convulsion, haemorrhage. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLARITHROMYCIN, LAMIVUDINE, FUZEON, DIDANOSINE, CASPOFUNGIN, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, VALACYCLOVIR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/13/2006.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5168543-3
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported RITONAVIR problem on Nov 30, 2006. Male patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, burkitt's lymphoma and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood cholesterol increased, blood triglycerides increased, burkitt's lymphoma, local swelling, multiple fractures, osteonecrosis, osteoporosis, pain in extremity, spinal fracture. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, CYTARABINE, DOXORUBICIN, HYDROCORTISONE, METHOTREXATE, PREDNISOLONE, VINCRISTINE, SAQUINAVIR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5168564-0
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Nov 28, 2006. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, depression and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abasia, coordination abnormal, facial palsy, hypotension, loss of consciousness, malaise, neurogenic bladder, paraesthesia, pyramidal tract syndrome. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYAMEMAZINE, ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE, FOSAMPRENAVIR, ABACAVIR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5176596-1
Consumer or non-health professional from IRELAND reported RITONAVIR problem on July 06, 2006. Male patient, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection, antifungal prophylaxis and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: immune reconstitution syndrome, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ABACAVIR, LAMIVUDINE, NEVIRAPINE, TRUVADA, BACTRIM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5181047-7
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Dec 11, 2006. Male patient, weighting 216.1 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection, hypertension, anaemia, antibiotic prophylaxis, depression, anxiety and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma, dehydration, immune reconstitution syndrome. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PRINZIDE, DIDANOSINE, FUZEON, EPOGEN, BACTRIM, LEXAPRO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5186218-1
Consumer or non-health professional from IRELAND reported RITONAVIR problem on Nov 30, 2006. Male patient, weighting 176.2 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection, headache, joint swelling, antifungal prophylaxis, fatigue and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arrhythmia, electrocardiogram qt prolonged. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CRYSTAL METH, GAMMA HYDROXY BUYRATE, TRUVADA, EXCEDRIN, IBUPROFEN, BACTRIM, TESTOSTERONE CIPIONATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5186341-1
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from IRELAND on Mar 23, 2006. Male patient, weighting 131.1 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection, neuropathy peripheral and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: mycobacterium avium complex infection, pancytopenia, pneumonia, sepsis. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with KALETRA, SAQUINAVIR MESILATE, TRUVADA, FUZEON, EPZICOM, GABAPENTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 03/17/2006.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5186546-X
Consumer or non-health professional from IRELAND reported RITONAVIR problem on Dec 01, 2006. Female patient, weighting 90.39 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection, medical diet, prophylaxis against diarrhoea, meningitis and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased, cardiac arrest, convulsion, ketoacidosis, shock. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZIDOVUDINE, VIREAD, VITAMIN CAP, LOPERAMIDE, CEFOTAXIME, AMPHOTERICIN B. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 11/26/2006.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5192339-X
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Nov 28, 2006. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, depression and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abasia, coordination abnormal, facial palsy, hypotension, loss of consciousness, malaise, neurogenic bladder, paraesthesia, pyramidal tract syndrome. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYAMEMAZINE, ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE, FOSAMPRENAVIR, ABACAVIR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5192454-0
Health Professional from FRANCE reported RITONAVIR problem on Dec 18, 2006. Female patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection, dyspnoea, arrhythmia and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adrenal insufficiency, cushing's syndrome, malaise, orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, vestibular disorder. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUTICASONE, AMIODARONE, FLUINDIONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5194270-2
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on Dec 19, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with antiviral prophylaxis and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: osteonecrosis. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, ZIDOVUDINE. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5195105-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported RITONAVIR problem on Nov 30, 2006. Male patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, burkitt's lymphoma and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood cholesterol increased, blood triglycerides increased, burkitt's lymphoma, local swelling, multiple fractures, osteonecrosis, osteoporosis, pain in extremity, spinal fracture. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, CYTARABINE, DOXORUBICIN, HYDROCORTISONE, METHOTREXATE, PREDNISOLONE, VINCRISTINE, SAQUINAVIR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5195440-X
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 20, 2006. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral haemorrhage. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with APTIVUS. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5314127-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported RITONAVIR problem on Apr 17, 2007. Male patient, 41 years of age, weighting 99.21 lb, was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypokalaemia, paralysis, renal tubular disorder. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE, FOSAMPRENAVIR, ABACAVIR, LAMIVUDINE, ATAZANZVIR. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5384137-9
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from IRELAND on July 03, 2007. Male patient, weighting 200.6 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection, cardiovascular event prophylaxis, intermittent claudication, arterial stenosis and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arterial stenosis, intermittent claudication, percutaneous coronary intervention. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZIDOVUDINE, TENOFOVIR, ABACAVIR, LISINOPRIL, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5390696-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported RITONAVIR problem on July 10, 2007. Female patient, 37 years of age, was diagnosed with systemic antiviral treatment and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stillbirth. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATAZANAVIR SULPHATE, DIDANOSINE, ZIDOVUDINE. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5392710-7
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on July 12, 2007. Male patient, 43 years of age, weighting 207.2 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection, arthralgia, blood cholesterol increased, erectile dysfunction and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: osteonecrosis. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRUVADA, ATAZANAVIR SULPHATE, DICLOFENAC, PRAVASTATIN, SILDENAFIL CITRATE, ECHINACEA PURPUREA, ACIDOPHIL CAPSULES. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5393735-8
Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS reported RITONAVIR problem on July 17, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nephrolithiasis. RITONAVIR dosage: MEDIAN DOSE 125MG/M**2(RANGE 100-125). During the same period patient was treated with INDINAVIR. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5394608-7
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on July 17, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nephrolithiasis. RITONAVIR dosage: MEDIAN 125 MG/M**2 (RANGE 100-125). During the same period patient was treated with INDINAVIR. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5394840-2
Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS reported RITONAVIR problem on July 17, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis. RITONAVIR dosage: MEDIAN 125 MG/M**2 (RANGE 100-125). During the same period patient was treated with INDINAVIR. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5394847-5
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on July 17, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rash. RITONAVIR dosage: MEDIAN 125 MG/M**2 (RANGE 100-125). During the same period patient was treated with INDINAVIR. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5396339-6
Consumer or non-health professional from IRELAND reported RITONAVIR problem on July 17, 2007. Male patient, weighting 200.6 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection, cardiovascular event prophylaxis, intermittent claudication, arterial stenosis and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioplasty, arterial stenosis, intermittent claudication. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZIDOVUDINE, TENOFOVIR, ABACAVIR, LISINOPRIL, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5407296-8
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on Aug 01, 2007. Male patient, weighting 222.7 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection, prophylaxis, blood prolactin increased, herpes simplex and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: brain stem haemorrhage. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ABACAVIR, TENOFOVIR, LAMIVUDINE, ABACAVIR SULPHATE W, ASPIRIN, CABERGOLINE, VALACYCLOVIR. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5416068-X
Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL reported RITONAVIR problem on Aug 07, 2007. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with systemic antiviral treatment and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypokalaemia, quadriparesis, rhabdomyolysis. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TENOFOVIR, AMPRENAVIR, LAMIVUDINE, BEZAFIBRATE. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5421656-0
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Aug 17, 2007. Male patient, weighting 116.8 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection, infection prophylaxis, emphysema, depression and was treated with RITONAVIR. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TENOFOVIR, DIDANOSINE, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE, FORMOTEROL FUMARATE, BUDESONIDE, SIBUTRAMINE. Patient died on 08/13/2007.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5422956-0
Consumer or non-health professional from IRELAND reported RITONAVIR problem on Aug 14, 2007. Male patient, weighting 138.0 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection, antifungal prophylaxis, erectile dysfunction, rash and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: immune reconstitution syndrome, kaposi's sarcoma, respiratory failure. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREZISTA, LAMIVUDINE, VIREAD, BACTRIM, SILDENAFIL CITRATE, MOMETASONE FUROATE. Patient died on 05/06/2006.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5431738-5
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Aug 23, 2007. Male patient, weighting 5.60 lb, was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: apgar score low. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TIPRANAVIR, TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE, ZIDOVUDINE, LAMIVUDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5440577-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported RITONAVIR problem on Aug 21, 2007. Female patient, 28 years of age, was diagnosed with systemic antiviral treatment and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion induced. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, ZIDOVUDINE, INDINAVIR. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5440578-2
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 21, 2007. Female patient, 34 years of age, was diagnosed with systemic antiviral treatment and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion spontaneous, pregnancy. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, STAVUDINE, ZIDOVUDINE. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5440579-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported RITONAVIR problem on Aug 21, 2007. Female patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with systemic antiviral treatment and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion spontaneous. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, ZIDOVUDINE, INDINAVIR. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5440585-X
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 21, 2007. Female patient, 37 years of age, was diagnosed with systemic antiviral treatment and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion spontaneous. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with KALETRA, LAMIVUDINE, ZIDOVUDINE. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5440596-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported RITONAVIR problem on Aug 21, 2007. Female patient, 27 years of age, was diagnosed with systemic antiviral treatment and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion induced. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ABACAVIR, STAVUDINE. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5440597-6
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 21, 2007. Male patient, weighting 5.84 lb, was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral ventricle dilatation, hepatosplenomegaly. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with KALETRA, LAMIVUDINE, ZIDOVUDINE, SAQUINAVIR. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5440602-7
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported RITONAVIR problem on Aug 21, 2007. Male patient, weighting 8.62 lb, was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chordee, hypospadias, premature baby. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZIDOVUDINE, LAMIVUDINE, DIDANOSINE, NELFINAVIR, EFAVIRENZ, INDINAVIR. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5440714-8
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 21, 2007. Female patient, 31 years of age, was diagnosed with systemic antiviral treatment and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion spontaneous, ectopic pregnancy. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5440715-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported RITONAVIR problem on Aug 21, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with systemic antiviral treatment and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion spontaneous. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with KALETRA, LAMIVUDINE, TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5440727-6
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 21, 2007. Female patient, 29 years of age, was diagnosed with systemic antiviral treatment and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion spontaneous, pregnancy. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with KALETRA, LAMIVUDINE, ZIDOVUDINE, STAVUDINE. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5440728-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported RITONAVIR problem on Aug 21, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with antiviral prophylaxis and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stillbirth. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, SAQUINAVIR, ZIDOVUDINE, ANTIBIOTICS. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5440729-X
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 21, 2007. Female patient, 37 years of age, was diagnosed with systemic antiviral treatment and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion induced, pregnancy. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, ZIDOVUDINE. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5440743-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported RITONAVIR problem on Aug 21, 2007. Female patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with systemic antiviral treatment and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion spontaneous. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIDANOSINE, NELFINAVIR, STAVUDINE, AMPRENAVIR. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5440752-5
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 21, 2007. Female patient, weighting 8.93 lb, was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fallot's tetralogy. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, NELFINAVIR, NEVIRAPINE, ZIDOVUDINE, INDINAVIR. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5441738-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported RITONAVIR problem on Aug 21, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with antiviral prophylaxis and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stillbirth. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, SAQUINAVIR, ZIDOVUDINE, ANTIBIOTICS. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5441739-9
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 21, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with systemic antiviral treatment and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion spontaneous. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with KALETRA, LAMIVUDINE, TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5443986-9
Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL reported RITONAVIR problem on Aug 27, 2007. Male patient, weighting 116.8 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection, infection prophylaxis, emphysema, depression and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood bicarbonate decreased, blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE, DIDANOSINE, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE, FORMOTEROL FUMARATE, BUDESONIDE, SIBUTRAMINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/13/2007.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5450582-6
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Sept 05, 2007. Male patient, weighting 5.60 lb, was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: apgar score low, caesarean section, neonatal aspiration. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TIPRANAVIR, TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE, ZIDOVUDINE, LAMIVUDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5453219-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported RITONAVIR problem on Sept 05, 2007. Male patient, 31 years of age, weighting 155.1 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection, bipolar disorder and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nephropathy toxic. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INDINAVIR, LAMIVUDINE, OLANZAPINE, LAMOTRIGINE, TESTOSTERONE, DRONABINOL. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5453259-6
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 04, 2007. Male patient, 48 years of age, was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: electrocardiogram qt prolonged. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, ZIDOVUDINE, LITHIUM, IMIPRAMINE, FLUPHENAZINE, BENZATROPINE. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5453261-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported RITONAVIR problem on Sept 04, 2007. Female patient was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: electrocardiogram qt prolonged, torsade de pointes. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INDINAVIR, AZITHROMYCIN, CIPROFLOXACIN. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5453276-6
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 04, 2007. Male patient was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: electrocardiogram qt prolonged. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CISAPRIDE, RANITIDINE, AMINOPHYLLINE. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5457914-3
Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL reported RITONAVIR problem on Sept 10, 2007. Male patient, weighting 116.8 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection, infection prophylaxis, emphysema, depression and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, blood bicarbonate decreased, blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, cardiogenic shock. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE, DIDANOSINE, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE, FORMOTEROL FUMARATE, BUDESONIDE, SIBUTRAMINE. Patient died on 08/13/2007.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5464251-X
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 12, 2007. Female patient, child 12 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood bilirubin increased, blood bilirubin unconjugated increased, jaundice. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATAZANAVIR SULPHATE, DIDANOSINE, STAVUDINE. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5464635-X
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported RITONAVIR problem on Sept 11, 2007. Male patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, cerebral haemorrhage, confusional state, facial palsy, fall, neurological symptom, speech disorder. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with APTIVUS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5464668-3
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on Sept 18, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with hiv infection, tuberculosis and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis, immune reconstitution syndrome, lymphadenitis, tuberculosis. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RIFAMPICIN, DIDANOSINE, STAVUDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5468578-7
Consumer or non-health professional from IRELAND reported RITONAVIR problem on Sept 17, 2007. Male patient, weighting 200.6 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arteriosclerosis. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZIDOVUDINE, TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE, ABACAVIR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5471171-3
RITONAVIR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 20, 2007. Female patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TIPRANAVIR, ABACAVIR, KALETRA, ATAZANAVIR SULPHATE, TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE. Patient recovered.
Ritonavir Side Effects Report #5472103-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported RITONAVIR problem on Sept 21, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with RITONAVIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ascites, pleural effusion. RITONAVIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with KALETRA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Ritonavir
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(ri toe' na veer)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| [Posted 03/12/2008] FDA and Tibotec Therapeutics notified healthcare professionals of changes to the WARNINGS section of the prescribing information for darunavir (Prezista) tablets regarding the risk of hepatotoxicity. In clinical trials and postmarketing experience, drug induced hepatitis has been reported in patients receiving combination therapy with darunavir/ritonavir. Appropriate laboratory testing should be conducted prior to initiating therapy with darunavir/ritonavir and patients should be monitored during treatment. Increased AST/ALT monitoring should be considered in patients with underlying chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, or in patients who have pretreatment elevations of transaminases, especially during the first several months of darunavir/ritonavir treatment. For more information visit the FDA website at: http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/safety08.htm#Prezista, http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/prezista_DHCP.pdf and http://www.fda.gov/cder/foi/label/2008/021976s003s004lbl.pdf. |
IMPORTANT WARNING:
| Serious or potentially life-threatening reactions can occur when ritonavir is taken along with certain drugs. Therefore, do not take ritonavir with alprazolam (Xanax); amiodarone (Cordarone); astemizole (Hismanal); belladonna, phenobarbital, and ergotamine tartrate (Bellergal-S, Bel-Phen-Ergot S, Phenerbel-S); bepridil (Vascor); bromocriptine (Parlodel); bupropion (Wellbutrin); cabergoline (Dostinex); cisapride (Propulsid); clorazepate (Tranxene); clozapine (Clozaril); diazepam (Valium); dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal); disopyramide (Norpace); encainide (Enkaid); ergoloid mesylates (Germinal, Hydergine); ergonovine (Ergotrate Maleate); ergotamine (Cafatine, Cafergot, Cafetrate, others); estazolam (ProSom); flecainide (Tambocor); fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem); flurazepam (Dalmane); meperidine (Demerol); methylergonovine (Methergine); methysergide (Sansert); mexiletine (Mexitil); midazolam (Versed); nefazadone (Serzone); pergolide (Permax); pimozide (Orap); piroxicam (Feldene); propafenone (Rythmol); propoxyphene (Darvon); quinidine; rifabutin (Mycobutin); terfenadine (Seldane); triazolam (Halcion); or zolpidem (Ambien). |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Pending revision, the material in this section should be considered in light of more recently available information in the MedWatch notification at the beginning of this monograph.
Ritonavir is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. It belongs to a class of drugs called protease (pro' tee ace) inhibitors, which slow the spread of HIV infection in the body. It is usually taken with other antiviral medications. Ritonavir is not a cure and may not decrease the number of HIV-related illnesses. Ritonavir does not prevent the spread of HIV to other people.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How should this medicine be used?
Ritonavir comes as a capsule and liquid to take by mouth. It is usually taken every 12 hours (twice a day). Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take ritonavir exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Mix just one dose at a time and take the whole dose within 1 hour of mixing. Rinse the cup after each dose.
Continue to take ritonavir even if you feel well. Do not stop taking ritonavir without talking to your doctor.
What special precautions should I follow?
Pending revision, the material in this section should be considered in light of more recently available information in the MedWatch notification at the beginning of this monograph.
Before taking ritonavir,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to ritonavir or any other drugs.
- in addition to the drugs listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, also tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin), cholesterol-lowering medications such as lovastatin (Mevacor) and simvastatin (Zocor), clarithromycin (Biaxin), desipramine (Norpramin), didanosine (Videx), disulfiram (Antabuse), heart medications, indinavir (Crixivan), ketoconazole (Nizoral), medications for depression and seizures, medications that suppress the immune system such as cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune) and tacrolimus (Prograf), meperidine (Demerol), Methadone (Dolobid), metronidazole (Flagyl), oral contraceptives (birth control pills), pain relievers, rifabutin (Mycobutin), rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane), saquinavir (Invirase), sildenafil (Viagra), theophylline (Theo-Dur), vitamins, and nutritional supplements.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what herbal products you are taking, especially St. John's wort and products containing St. John's wort.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver disease, diabetes, hemophilia, or a history of alcohol abuse.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking ritonavir, call your doctor immediately.
- tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Take ritonavir with food. Ritonavir liquid may be taken alone or mixed with chocolate milk or the food supplements Ensure or Advera. Do not mix it with any other fluids.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Side effects from ritonavir may occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- loss of strength or weakness
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- diarrhea or loose stools
- headache
- dizziness
- shift in body fat
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- rash
- hives
- difficulty breathing
- swelling of the tongue or lips
- tingling sensation or numbness in the hands, feet, or around the lips
- excessive tiredness
- lack of energy
- loss of appetite
- pain in the upper right part of the stomach
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
Ritonavir may increase the sugar level in your blood. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- frequent urination
- increased thirst
- weakness
- dizziness
- headache
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Keep retonavir capsules and liquid in the refrigerator; do not freeze. The liquid bottle in use can be stored in a cool area for up to 30 days. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know?
Pending revision, the material in this section should be considered in light of more recently available information in the MedWatch notification at the beginning of this monograph.
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your response to ritonavir.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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