Norvir - Generic (Ritonavir)

CHEMICAL NAME Ritonavir (rit OH na vir)

Norvir (Ritonavir) belongs to a class of drugs called as protease inhibitors. It helps to boost the levels of HIV inhibitors in association with other forms of medications.

Taking the above medication will not prevent you from passing the infection to other people. Therefore, avoid having unprotected sex or sharing clothes or toothbrush. Have a discussion with the doctor can be extremely beneficial. 

Common side effects of using Norvir (Ritonavir) includes - Headache, shift in body fat, sinus pain, sneezing, weakness, tingling in mouth, vomiting, trouble with sleeping.

However, much serious side effects Norvir (Ritonavir) may include - 

• Persistent nausea or vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Dark urine
• Mental or mood changes
• Depression or anxiety
• Increased urination and thirst
• Unusual sweating
• Irregular heartbeat
• Jaundice
• Fainting

Do not use the Norvir (Ritonavir) if you are allergic to it or if you have certain health issues like - pancreatic, diabetes, heart, hemophilia, liver and kidney disease.  Also, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you are breastfeeding. 

Before you start using the medication, talk to your doctor about your existing medical conditions or medications. Also, discuss the herbal supplements or Over the counter drugs Like - cobicistat, disulfiram or orlistat, etc.