Ritonavir, (Empetus) works for treating HIV infection. It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. It’s a doctor prescription (Ritonavir) medicine.

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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Empetus tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Suggestion:

Genuine medicine is important for treatment. So, always try to source genuine medicines from authentic sources and check the quality of medicines.

Side effects:

The most common side effects of Ritonavir are:

stomach pain, dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, tiredness, weakness. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: nausea/vomiting that doesn’t stop, stomach/abdominal pain, dark urine, loss of appetite, yellowing eyes/skin, mental/mood changes (such as depression, anxiety), increased urination (especially at night), increased thirst.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any other side effects not listed above.