Atazanavir/ritonavir
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| Combination of | |
|---|---|
| Atazanavir | Protease inhibitor |
| Ritonavir | Protease inhibitor (pharmacokinetic booster) |
| Clinical data | |
| Trade names | Ritovaz |
| Other names | Anzavir-R, ritonavir/atazanavir[1] |
| Routes of administration | By mouth[1] |
| ATC code | |
| Legal status | |
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Atazanavir/ritonavir (ATV/r) is a fixed-dose combination antiretroviral medication used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS.[1] It combines atazanavir and ritonavir.[1] It may be used instead of lopinavir/ritonavir.[2] It is taken by mouth.[1]
Side effects are generally minimal.[2] They may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, yellowish skin, muscle pains, and headache.[2] Greater care should be taken in people with underlying liver problems.[2] Use in pregnancy appears to be safe.[3] In the combination atazanavir functions as a protease inhibitor and ritonavir functions to increase levels of atazanavir.[2]
The combination was approved for use in India in 2012, and is pending approval in the United States As of 2017[update].[1] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[4]
