Ritomax 100Mg Tablet
About Ritomax 100Mg Tablet
Ritomax 100Mg Tablet, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, is used to treat HIV-1. Do not use this drug, if you are allergic to any of the ingredients present in it. Before using this drug tell your doctor whether you are using any prescription, non-prescription medications or other herbal, dietary pills and supplements.
It is advised to not to use this drug, if you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding. Common side effects of this drug include increased neutrophils, decreased white blood cells, decreased neutrophils, increased eosinophils, decreased haemoglobin, thrombocytopenia, Anaphylaxis, urticaria, etc.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Ritomax 100Mg Tablet
Hiv Infection
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the contraindications of Ritomax 100Mg Tablet ?
Hypersensitivity
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Ritomax 100Mg Tablet ?
Decrease In White Blood Cells And Platelets
Decreased Haemoglobin Level In Blood
Thrombocytopenia
Urticaria
Anaphylaxis
Headache
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Ritomax 100Mg Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Women who are pregnant must consult doctor before using this drug.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
In case of breastfeeding, you must consult the doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
Does this affect liver function?
Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Ritomax 100Mg Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Ritomax 100Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Ritomune 100Mg Tablet
Cipla Ltd
- Viriton 100Mg Tablet
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Empetus 100Mg Tablet
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This drug is an anti-HIV Protease inhibitor. It interferes with Protease, an enzyme used by HIV-infected cells to produces new viruses. It inhibits the activity of Protease enzyme, thereby causing HIV-affected cells to create fewer viruses.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a HIV Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Ritomax 100Mg Tablet ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Medicine
Medicine
This drug interacts with PDE5 inhibitors, Colchicine, Ethinyl estradiol, Glucocorticoids, Rivaroxaban, etc.Interaction with Disease
Disease
This drug interacts with haemophilia, pancreatitis, liver disease, kidney disease etc.
FAQs about Ritomax 100Mg Tablet
Ques : What is Ritomax 100Mg Tablet?
Ans : This drug, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, is used to treat HIV-1.
Ques : How long do I need to use Ritomax 100Mg Tablet before I see improvement in my condition?
Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day to 1 week. Please consult your doctor for the time period you need to use this medication.
Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Ritomax 100Mg Tablet?
Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.
Ques : Should I use Ritomax 100Mg Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?
Ans : If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach. Please consult the doctor before using it.
Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Ritomax 100Mg Tablet?
Ans : It should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.
References
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RITONAVIR Tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 2 June 2022].Available from:
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