Ritovaz 300 mg/100 mg Tabcap is a combination of antiretrovirals medicines. It is prescribed to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. It boosts up the immunity to fight against HIV to manage or treat AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).

Ritovaz 300 mg/100 mg Tabcap restricts the growth of HIV in the body and reduces the risk of getting HIV-related complications to improve the lifespan of an individual. The medicine should be taken with food. Taking these medicines regularly at the same time increases their effectiveness. A dose of this medicine should not be missed as it can affect your recovery. It is important to complete the full course of the treatment until your doctor advises you to stop it. Sudden discontinuation of the treatment may affect the potency of the medicine.

Common side effects of this medicine are headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, taste change, skin rash, tingling and numbness of feet and hand, etc. These side effects are generally temporary, but if they persist or become serious inform your doctor. This medicine can also make you feel dizzy or sleepy, so it is advised to avoid driving. Drinking plenty of fluid can help you to cope up with this side effect, so stay hydrated.

Before starting with the treatment, you should consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have any health condition. Your doctor may suggest regular laboratory tests to check your blood counts, kidney and liver functions, and other health conditions. If you are HIV positive, you should not breastfeed or share personal belongings like razors or toothbrushes. Consult your doctor to know about safe sex methods in order to prevent transmission of HIV during intercourse.

Uses of Ritovaz Tabcap

HIV infection

Benefits of Ritovaz Tabcap

In HIV infection

Ritovaz 300 mg/100 mg Tabcap decreases the amount of HIV in your body. It helps control the infection and makes your immune system work better. This ensures that you live a long and healthy life. It is usually given in combination with other medicines. Avoid skipping doses and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Ritovaz Tabcap

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ritovaz

Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
Jaundice
Rash
Scleral icterus
Muscle pain
Fever
Depression
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Dizziness
Elevated serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase
Elevated serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase
Increased bilirubin in the blood
Increased lipase in the blood
Elevated creatinine kinase
Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
Increased triglyceride level in blood
Increased glucose level in blood
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Low blood platelets

How to use Ritovaz Tabcap

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ritovaz 300 mg/100 mg Tabcap is to be taken with food.

How Ritovaz Tabcap works

Ritovaz 300 mg/100 mg Tabcap is a combination of two anti-HIV medicines: Atazanavir and Ritonavir. They work by interfering with an enzyme (protease), which is required by HIV-infected cells to make new viruses. This stops the production of new viruses.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ritovaz 300 mg/100 mg Tabcap. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Ritovaz 300 mg/100 mg Tabcap during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Ritovaz 300 mg/100 mg Tabcap during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ritovaz 300 mg/100 mg Tabcap may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ritovaz 300 mg/100 mg Tabcap is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ritovaz 300 mg/100 mg Tabcap may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Ritovaz 300 mg/100 mg Tabcap should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ritovaz 300 mg/100 mg Tabcap may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ritovaz 300 mg/100 mg Tabcap is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Ritovaz Tabcap?

If you miss a dose of Ritovaz 300 mg/100 mg Tabcap, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Ritovaz 300 mg/100 mg Tabcap is a combination medicine which slows down or stops the progression of HIV infection in the body.
Take it with food, preferably at the same time each day.
Skipping doses increases the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time.
It may cause weight gain and weakening of your bones. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and take calcium and vitamin D supplements as suggested by your doctor.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Your doctor may monitor your kidney and liver functions regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
Do not stop taking Ritovaz 300 mg/100 mg Tabcap without your doctor’s advice.

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Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Patient concerns

i have unprotected sex with my friend. Can I take any drugs now to prevent any STD/HIV infection

Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello PATIENT to 1mg. There is some medicine for prophylactic but you need to see physician for prescription and better you check HIV status of both partner

hello, one of my frnd suffering with hiv infection from last 2yrs her cd4 is more than 470 and viral load is zero undetectable now she is using art medicines i have doubt that can we have to use art medicine in the whole life or can we stop it once we get viral load zero

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

You still need to be on ART even if the viral load is undetectable

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References

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