EMPETUS 100MG TAB

Overview

EMPETUS 100MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

EMPETUS 100MG TAB is composed of: RITONAVIR (100.0 MG)

Ritonavir is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. Ritonavir is used together with other antiviral medicines to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Ritonavir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Usage

RITONAVIR is generally used to treat: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, AIDS

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

How Do I Take It?

EMPETUS 100MG TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for EMPETUS 100MG TAB and its Constituents


If you are taking any medication, inform your doctor. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of prolonged QT interval (irregular heart beats), heart, liver or kidney disease, diabetes, bleeding disorder, high cholesterol, elderly, pregnant and breastfeeding. It may reduce the effectiveness of contraceptives. In some patient’s cholesterol, sugar level may be increased with the following symptoms: increased thirst, increased urination, confusion, drowsiness, flushing, and rapid breathing; if it so, inform your doctor. Monitor glucose, lipid, uric acid and blood counts. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Common Side-Effects

RITONAVIR : Goiter, Guillan-Barre Syndrome, Paralysis, Head Headache, Cough, Fever, Chills, Heartburn, Loss Of Appetite, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized), Restless Or Irritability, Nervousness

Serious Side-Effects

RITONAVIR : Heart Attack, Depression, Anxiety, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Increased Thirst, Easy Bruising

Rare Side-Effects

RITONAVIR : Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Body Itching, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

RITONAVIR can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Diabetes Mellitus, Ischemic Heart Disease, Combined Hyperlipidemia, Familial, Myocardial Infarction

Technical Classification

RITONAVIR is categorized as:
  • ANTIVIRAL BOOSTERS / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
  • PROTEASE INHIBITORS / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for EMPETUS 100MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

EMPETUS 100MG TABINR 978 for 30 TABLETSRITONAVIR 100.0 MG
RITOMAX 100MG CAPINR 2648.25 for 60 CAPSULESRITONAVIR 100.0 MG
RITOMAX 100MG TABINR 865.38 for 30 TABLETSRITONAVIR 100.0 MG
RITOMUNE 100MG CAPINR 1800 for 60 CAPSULESRITONAVIR 100.0 MG
RITOMUNE 100MG TABINR 1800 for 60 TABLETSRITONAVIR 100.0 MG
VIRITON 100MG TABINR 1890 for 60 TABLETSRITONAVIR 100.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ALLTERA 50MG/200MG TABINR 5850 for 120 TABLETSLOPINAVIR 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 50.0 MG
ALUVIA 200MG/50MG TABINR 5634.98 for 120 TABLETSRITONAVIR 200.0 MG, LOPINAVIR 50.0 MG
ANZAVIR R 300MG/100MG TABINR 3200 for 30 TABLETSATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
ATACLIP 300MG/100MG TABINR 3789.16 for 30 TABLETSATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
ATAZOR R 300MG/100MG KITINR 576.92 for 6 KITATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
ATAZOR R 300MG/100MG TABINR 3000 for 30 TABLETSATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
EMLETRA 200MG/50MG TABINR 3000 for 60 TABLETSRITONAVIR 200.0 MG, LOPINAVIR 50.0 MG
EMLETRA 50MG/200MG TABINR 620 for 10 TABLETSLOPINAVIR 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 50.0 MG
EMLETRA JUNIOR 25MG/100MG TABINR 1474.28 for 60 TABLETSLOPINAVIR 100.0 MG, RITONAVIR 25.0 MG
HIVUS LR 200MG/50MG TABINR 2062.5 for 60 TABLETSRITONAVIR 200.0 MG, LOPINAVIR 50.0 MG
LOPIMUNE 50MG/200MG CAPINR 2761.91 for 30 CAPSULESLOPINAVIR 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 50.0 MG
LOPIMUNE 50MG/200MG TABINR 2664.27 for 60 TABLETSLOPINAVIR 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 50.0 MG
LOPIMUNE-FC TABINR 2900 for 60 TABLETSLOPINAVIR 200 MG, RITONAVIR 50 MG
QVIR KIT TABINR 158 for 1 TABLETTENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
REATIX KIT KITINR 996 for 1 KITATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, EMTRICITABINE 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
RITOCOM 50MG/200MG TABINR 1500 for 30 TABLETSLOPINAVIR 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 50.0 MG
RITOMAX L 33.3MG/133.3MG CAPINR 4590 for 90 CAPSULESLOPINAVIR 133.3 MG, RITONAVIR 33.3 MG
RITOMAX L FORTE 50MG/200MG TABINR 1557.68 for 30 TABLETSLOPINAVIR 200.0 MG, RITONAVIR 50.0 MG
RITONAVIRRITONAVIR
RITOVAZ 300MG/100MG TABCAPINR 2857.5 for 30 TABCAPSATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
SYNTHIVAN TABINR 2885.4 for 30 TABLETSATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
TENOLAM AR TABINR 150 for 2 TABLETSLAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
V LETRA 33.3MG/133.3MG CAPINR 2900 for 60 CAPSULESLOPINAVIR 133.3 MG, RITONAVIR 33.3 MG
VIRATAZ R 300MG/100MG TABINR 3000 for 30 TABLETSATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG
VIRO 4 KIT KITINR 800 for 1 KITLAMIVUDINE 300.0 MG, ATAZANAVIR 300.0 MG, TENOFOVIR 300.0 MG, RITONAVIR 100.0 MG