Ritonavir

Generic Name
Ritonavir
Brand Names
Kaletra, Norvir, Paxlovid, Viekira Pak, Ritonavir Mylan
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C37H48N6O5S2
CAS Number
155213-67-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
O3J8G9O825
Background

Ritonavir is an HIV protease inhibitor that interferes with the reproductive cycle of HIV. Although it was initially developed as an independent antiviral agent, it has been shown to possess advantageous properties in combination regimens with low-dose ritonavir and other protease inhibitors. It is now more commonly used as a booster of other protease inhibi...

Indication

Ritonavir is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection.
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Associated Conditions
Chronic hepatitis C genotype 1a, Chronic hepatitis C genotype 1b, Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) Infection, Mild, moderate Novel Coronavirus Infectious Disease (COVID-19)
Associated Therapies
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