Combinations ; See Below
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norvir | Abbott Laboratories | Harley's Limited | 100mg | 84 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 2,000.00 |
| Norvir | Abbott Laboratories | Harley's Limited | 100mg | 60 | Capsule | per capsule | KES 1,378.00 |
| Ritonavir More info | |
|---|---|
| Mode Of Action | Protease inhibitors (PI) Inhibits HIV proteases, preventing viral maturation and replication |
| Drug Indication | HIV infection |
| Precautions | Monitoring of aminotranferases, triglycerides, CK and uric acid preferably on bi-monthly basis. |
| Contra-Indications | Amiodarone; quinidine; diazepam; dexpropoxyphene; piroxicam; pethidine; zolpidem; clozapine and bupropion. Concomittant use with saquinavir and rifampicin can cause hepatitis. |
| Side Effects | Common include: GI distress, peripheral paresthesias and hepatotoxicity. Others are: taste disturbance; dizziness; dysuria; sweating; vasodilation and palpitations. |
| Dosage | 600mg orally BD. Taken with meals. |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTING ON INFECTIONS |
| Drug Sub-Category | Hiv Chemotherapy |