What to do with ritonavir liquid

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A worldwide shortage of ritonavir capsules due to a

manufacturing problem has meant that people taking ritonavir must switch to the

liquid formulation of the drug. This presents problems for people who may not be

Glossary

formulation

The physical form in which a drug is manufactured or administered. Examples of formulations include tablets, capsules, powders, and oral and injectable solutions. A drug may be available in multiple formulations.

able to tolerate the bitter taste of the liquid. The AIDS Pharmacists Group and

NAM have produced a

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on taking ritonavir

liquid. Advice on the management of patients is also available from a website

established by the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (

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). This site includes protocols for switching patients from ritonavir to other

drugs.