General Info:

Ritonavir is in a class of medicines called the HIV protease inhibitors. Ritonavir is used in combination with other anti-HIV medicines to treat people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Ritonavir is for adults and for children age greater than 1 month and older. Ritonavir can be used at the full dose on its own, or at lower doses with other protease inhibitors.

Ritonavir is an antiviral medication in a group of HIV medicines called protease inhibitors. Ritonavir prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in your body.

Ritonavir is used to treat HIV, which causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Ritonavir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Ritonavir is sold as brand names:

• Norvir