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==Mechanism of Action==
==Mechanism of Action==
 
*Binds to active site of HIV protease, preventing maturation of the virus


==Comments==
==Comments==

Revision as of 12:33, 22 March 2020

Administration

  • Type: Antiviral
  • Dosage Forms: 100 mg
  • Routes of Administration: PO
  • Common Trade Names: Norvir

Adult Dosing

  • HIV Treatment
  • HIV post-exposure prophylaxis

Pediatric Dosing

  • HIV Treatment
  • HIV post-exposure prophylaxis

Special Populations

Pregnancy Rating

  • HIV: Benefits outweight risk during pregnancy. Avoid oral solution due to alcohol content.

Lactation risk

  • Avoid breastfeeding

Renal Dosing

  • Adult: No adjustment
  • Pediatric: Not defined, but likely no adjustment as in adults

Hepatic Dosing

  • Adult:
    • Mild-moderate impairment: no adjustment
    • Severe impairment: not defined
  • Pediatric:
    • Mild-moderate impairment: no adjustment
    • Severe impairment: not defined

Contraindications

  • Allergy to class/drug

Adverse Reactions

Serious

Common

  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Paresthesia
  • Fatigue
  • Rash
  • Abdominal pain
  • Cough
  • Dysgeusia
  • Oropharyngeal pain
  • Dizziness
  • AST, ALT, CK elevation
  • Edema
  • Acne
  • Lipodystrophy

Pharmacology

  • Half-life: 3-5 hours
  • Metabolism: Liver (CYP450)
  • Excretion: Fecal

Mechanism of Action

  • Binds to active site of HIV protease, preventing maturation of the virus

Comments

See Also

References