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(ri TOE na veer)
U.S. Brand Names
Norvir®
Canadian Brand Names
Norvir®; Norvir® SEC
Mexican Brand Names
Kaletra
Pharmacologic Category
Antiretroviral Agent, Protease Inhibitor
What key warnings should I know about before taking this medicine?
• This medicine does not mix well with many medicines. Serious reactions may occur. Check all medicines with healthcare provider.
Reasons not to take this medicine
• If you have an allergy to ritonavir or any other part of this medicine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
How does it work?
• Ritonavir works to injure the virus and fight the infection.
How is it best taken?
• To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
• Use prescription as directed, even if feeling better.
• Take this medicine with food.
• Swallow tablet whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
• Mix solution with chocolate milk, Ensure®, or Advera®.
• Shake solution well before use.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
• Take a missed dose as soon as possible and return to your regular schedule.
• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
• Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare provider.
What should I monitor?
• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
• If you are diabetic, you will need to monitor blood sugars closely.
• Check blood work regularly. Talk with healthcare provider.
• Check cholesterol panel before starting treatment.
• Follow up with healthcare provider.
How should I store this medicine?
• Store capsules in original container in a refrigerator or at room temperature. If stored at room temperature, throw away any unused portion after one month.
• Protect capsules from light.
• Store solution in original container at room temperature. Keep cap tightly closed. Throw away when expiration date has been reached.
• Store tablets in original container at room temperature. Keep cap tightly closed. Throw away when expiration date has been reached. If stored outside of original container, throw away any unused portion after 2 weeks.
• Protect tablets from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.
General statements
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
Created: 2006-10-13 15:34:05.0
Modified: 2010-04-21 08:18:27.0
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