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ritonavir

ritonavir (NORVIR) is a cytochrome p450 3a inhibitor. Associated with AbbVie. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved NMPA: clinical trials Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05) J05AE03
US status approved
Patents linked 1
Pipeline programs 10
News articles 1
Drug details — ritonavir
US status
approved
Class
Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
Route
ORAL
Patents
1
Programs
10
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

ritonavir (NORVIR) is a cytochrome p450 3a inhibitor. Associated with AbbVie. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN ritonavir
Brand NORVIR
Mechanism Cytochrome P450 3A inhibitor
Target Cytochrome P450 3A
Therapeutic class Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE
ATC code J05AE03
Originator AbbVie

Mechanism of action

Cytochrome P450 3A inhibitor

Primary target: Cytochrome P450 3A

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Recent coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. C4671026 Phase 3 · First Biotech (Australia) · SARS-CoV-2 Infection
  2. GS-US-563-5926 Phase 3 · Gilead Sciences · HIV-1 Infection
  3. Ritonavir Phase 2 · Abbott Pathology · Sarcoma, Kaposi
  4. Tenofovir/lamivudine/lopinavir-ritonavir Phase 2 · Chinese Academy of · HIV
  5. Lopinavir/Ritonavir 200 mg/50 mg Film Tablet Phase 1 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Bioequivalence
  6. QLS1128 A-Dose 1~5 and Ritonavir Phase 1 · Qilu Pharmaceuticals · COVID-19
  7. Ritonavir Tablet 100mg Phase 1 · First People's Hospital · Healthy Volunteer
  8. Ritonavir for cycle1 and NORVIR for cycle 2 Phase 1 · First People's Hospital · Healthy Volunteer

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Frequently asked questions

What is ritonavir?

ritonavir (NORVIR) is a cytochrome p450 3a inhibitor. Associated with AbbVie. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for ritonavir?

NORVIR is a marketed brand name for ritonavir. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of ritonavir?

ritonavir has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.