Norvir (Ritonavir Capsules)

• It is used to treat HIV infection.

Use Norvir as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Take with meals.
• Keep taking this medicine as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well.
• It is important that you do not miss or skip a dose of Norvir during treatment.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
• If you are not sure what to do if you miss a dose, call your doctor.

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Signs of high blood sugar like confusion, feeling sleepy, more thirst, more hungry, passing urine more often, flushing, fast breathing, or breath that smells like fruit.
• Very bad or long-lasting loose stools (diarrhea). This may lead to fluid and electrolyte problems.
• Chest pain or pressure or a fast heartbeat.
• A heartbeat that does not feel normal.
• Dizziness or passing out.
• Flushing.
• Shortness of breath.
• Any unexplained bruising or bleeding.
• Sweating a lot.
• Feeling very tired or weak.
• Swelling.
• Change in eyesight.
• Blurred eyesight.
• Change in body fat.
• A very bad skin reaction (Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis) may happen. It can cause very bad health problems that may not go away, and sometimes death. Get medical help right away if you have signs like red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin (with or without fever); red or irritated eyes; or sores in your mouth, throat, nose, or eyes.
• Very bad and sometimes deadly liver problems have happened with this medicine. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes.
• Very bad and sometimes deadly pancreas problems (pancreatitis) have happened with Norvir. Call your doctor right away if you have very bad stomach pain, very bad back pain, or very upset stomach or throwing up.

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.