SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Norvir

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Norvir

Norvir has 88 Side Effects total
36 are Life Threatening
9 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Norvir

Norvir is also known by the generic name Ritonavir

USES:
This drug, used in combination with at least 2 other medications, is used to help treat your HIV infection, thereby improving your quality of life. It also lowers your risk of getting HIV complications (such as new infections, cancer). Ritonavir belongs to a class of drugs known as protease inhibitors.

Ritonavir is not a cure for HIV. It does not prevent the spread of HIV to others through sexual contact or blood contamination (such as sharing used needles).

Norvir has 36 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Acute Kidney Disease - Acute Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Atrioventricular Heart Block - Atrioventricular Block is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Blood coming from Anus - Rectal Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Diabetes - Diabetes Mellitus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Disturbance of Any of the Senses Affecting the Head - Head Sensation Disturbance is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Disturbance of Any of the Senses Affecting the Limbs - Sensation Disturbance of Limbs is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Hearing Problem - Hearing Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Sugar - Hyperglycemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Low Body Temperature - Hypothermia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Prolonged P-R Interval observed on EKG - Prolonged PR Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Puffy Face from Water Retention - Facial Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Skin Rash with Sloughing - Exfoliative Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer - Gastrointestinal Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Type of Leukemia - Acute Myeloid Leukemia - Acute Myeloid Leukemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Bile Flow Problems - Obstructive Hyperbilirubinemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Norvir

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Norvir has 9 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Abnormal Fat Distribution associated with HIV - Lipodystrophy associated with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Norvir

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Norvir

Disorder of the Digestive System is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Norvir

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Norvir

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Norvir

Loss of Appetite - Anorexia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Norvir

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Norvir

Taste Problems - Dysgeusia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Norvir

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Norvir

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Norvir has 21 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Norvir.

Norvir Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Norvir.

Pancreatitis is a contraindication of Norvir.

Relative Contraindications

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Norvir.

Chronic Hepatitis C is a contraindication of Norvir.

Chronic Type B Viral Hepatitis - Chronic Hepatitis B is a contraindication of Norvir.

Complete Atrioventricular Block - Complete Heart Block is a contraindication of Norvir.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Norvir.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Norvir.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Norvir.

Myocardial Ischemia - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle is a contraindication of Norvir.

Second Degree Atrioventricular Heart Block is a contraindication of Norvir.

Contraindication Warnings

Cardiomyopathy - Disease of the Muscle of the Heart with Enlargement is a contraindication of Norvir.

First Degree Atrioventricular Heart Block is a contraindication of Norvir.

Gout is a contraindication of Norvir.

Hemophilia A is a contraindication of Norvir.

Hemophilia B - Blood Clotting Disorder from Clotting Factor IX is a contraindication of Norvir.

Hypercholesterolemia - High Cholesterol is a contraindication of Norvir.

Hyperglycemia - High Blood Sugar is a contraindication of Norvir.

Hypertriglyceridemia - High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood is a contraindication of Norvir.

Hyperuricemia - High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood is a contraindication of Norvir.

Structural Disorder of Heart is a contraindication of Norvir.

Norvir has 7 related brands and strengths:

Norvir 100 Mg Cap Norvir 100 Mg Tab Norvir 80 Mg/Ml Oral Soln Norvir Soft Gelatin 100 Mg Cap Ritonavir 100 Mg Cap Ritonavir 100 Mg Tab Ritonavir 80 Mg/Ml Oral Soln

Norvir - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.