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ritonavir 100 MG Oral Tablet [Norvir]

Adverse reactions

The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling. Drug Interactions Hepatotoxicity Pancreatitis Allergic Reactions/Hypersensitivity When co-administering NORVIR with other protease inhibitors, see the full prescribing information for that protease inhibitor including adverse reactions. The most frequently reported adverse drug reactions among patients receiving NORVIR alone or in combination with other antiretroviral drugs were gastrointestinal (including diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain (upper and lower), neurological disturbances (including paresthesia and oral paresthesia), rash, and fatigue/asthenia To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AbbVie Inc. at 1-800-633-9110 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1 Clinical

Trial Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reactions rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Adverse Reactions in Adults The safety of NORVIR alone and in combination with other antiretroviral agents was studied in 1,755 adult patients. Table 1 lists treatment-emergent Adverse Reactions (with possible or probable relationship to study drug) occurring in greater than or equal to 1% of adult patients receiving NORVIR in combined Phase II/IV studies. The most frequently reported adverse drug reactions among patients receiving NORVIR alone or in combination with other antiretroviral drugs were gastrointestinal (including diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain (upper and lower)), neurological disturbances (including paresthesia and oral paresthesia), rash, and fatigue/asthenia. Table 1. Treatment-Emergent Adverse Reactions (With Possible or Probable Relationship to Study Drug) Occurring in greater than or equal to 1% of Adult Patients Receiving NORVIR in Combined Phase II/IV Studies (N = 1,755) Adverse Reactions n % Eye disorders Blurred vision 113

6.4 Gastrointestinal disorders

Abdominal Pain (upper and lower)* 464 26.4 Diarrhea including severe with electrolyte imbalance* 1,192 67.9 Dyspepsia 201 11.5 Flatulence 142 8.1 Gastrointestinal hemorrhage* 41 2.3 Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) 19 1.1 Nausea 1,007 57.4 Vomiting* 559

31.9 General disorders and administration site conditions

Fatigue including asthenia* 811

46.2 Hepatobiliary disorders

Blood bilirubin increased (including jaundice)* 25 1.4 Hepatitis (including increased AST, ALT, GGT)* 153

8.7 Immune system disorders

Hypersensitivity including urticaria and face edema* 114

8.2 Metabolism and nutrition disorders

Edema and peripheral edema* 110 6.3 Gout* 24 1.4 Hypercholesterolemia* 52 3.0 Hypertriglyceridemia* 158 9.0 Lipodystrophy acquired* 51

2.9 Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders

Arthralgia and back pain* 326 18.6 Myopathy/creatine phosphokinase increased* 66 3.8 Myalgia 156

8.9 Nervous system disorders

Dizziness* 274 15.6 Dysgeusia* 285 16.2 Paresthesia (including oral paresthesia)* 889 50.7 Peripheral neuropathy 178 10.1 Syncope* 58

3.3 Psychiatric disorders

Confusion* 52 3.0 Disturbance in attention 44

2.5 Renal and urinary disorders

Increased urination* 74

4.2 Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders

Coughing* 380

21.7 Oropharyngeal

Pain* 279

15.9 Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders

Acne* 67 3.8 Pruritus* 214 12.2 Rash (includes erythematous and maculopapular)* 475

27.1 Vascular disorders

Flushing, feeling hot* 232 13.2 Hypertension* 58 3.3 Hypotension including orthostatic hypotension* 30 1.7 Peripheral coldness* 21 1.2 * Represents a medical concept including several similar MedDRA PTs Laboratory Abnormalities in Adults Table 2 shows the percentage of adult patients who developed marked laboratory abnormalities. Table 2. Percentage of Adult Patients, by Study and Treatment Group, with Chemistry and Hematology Abnormalities Occurring in greater than 3% of Patients Receiving NORVIR Study 245 Naive Patients Study 247 Advanced Patients Study 462 PI-Naive Patients Variable Limit NORVIR plus ZDV NORVIR ZDV NORVIR Placebo NORVIR plus Saquinavir Chemistry High Cholesterol > 240 mg/dL 30.7 44.8 9.3 36.5 8.0 65.2 CPK > 1000 IU/L 9.6 12.1 11.0 9.1 6.3 9.9 GGT > 300 IU/L 1.8 5.2 1.7 19.6 11.3 9.2 SGOT (AST) > 180 IU/L 5.3 9.5 2.5 6.4 7.0 7.8 SGPT (ALT) > 215 IU/L 5.3 7.8 3.4 8.5 4.4 9.2 Triglycerides > 800 mg/dL 9.6 17.2 3.4 33.6 9.4 23.4 Triglycerides > 1500 mg/dL 1.8 2.6 - 12.6 0.4

11.3 Triglycerides

Fasting > 1500 mg/dL 1.5 1.3 - 9.9 0.3 - Uric Acid > 12 mg/dL - - - 3.8 0.2

1.4 Hematology

Low Hematocrit < 30% 2.6 - 0.8 17.3 22.0 0.7 Hemoglobin < 8.0 g/dL 0.9 - - 3.8 3.9 - Neutrophils ≤ 0.5 x 10 9 /L - - - 6.0 8.3 - RBC < 3.0 x 10 12 /L 1.8 - 5.9 18.6 24.4 - WBC < 2.5 x 10 9 /L - 0.9 6.8 36.9 59.4 3.5 - Indicates no events reported. Adverse Reactions in Pediatric Patients NORVIR has been studied in 265 pediatric patients greater than 1 month to 21 years of age. The adverse event profile observed during pediatric clinical trials was similar to that for adult patients. Vomiting, diarrhea, and skin rash/allergy were the only drug-related clinical adverse events of moderate to severe intensity observed in greater than or equal to 2% of pediatric patients enrolled in NORVIR clinical trials. Laboratory Abnormalities in Pediatric Patients The following Grade 3-4 laboratory abnormalities occurred in greater than 3% of pediatric patients who received treatment with NORVIR either alone or in combination with reverse transcriptase inhibitors: neutropenia (9%), hyperamylasemia (7%), thrombocytopenia (5%), anemia (4%), and elevated AST (3%).

6.2 Postmarketing

Experience The following adverse events (not previously mentioned in the labeling) have been reported during post-marketing use of NORVIR. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to NORVIR exposure. Body as a Whole Dehydration, usually associated with gastrointestinal symptoms, and sometimes resulting in hypotension, syncope, or renal insufficiency has been reported. Syncope, orthostatic hypotension, and renal insufficiency have also been reported without known dehydration. Co-administration of ritonavir with ergotamine or dihydroergotamine has been associated with acute ergot toxicity characterized by vasospasm and ischemia of the extremities and other tissues including the central nervous system. Cardiovascular System First-degree AV block, second-degree AV block, third-degree AV block, right bundle branch block have been reported. Cardiac and neurologic events have been reported when ritonavir has been co-administered with disopyramide, mexiletine, nefazodone, fluoxetine, and beta blockers. The possibility of drug interaction cannot be excluded. Endocrine System Cushing's syndrome and adrenal suppression have been reported when ritonavir has been co-administered with fluticasone propionate or budesonide. Nervous System There have been postmarketing reports of seizure. Also, see Cardiovascular System. Renal and Urinary Disorders Nephrolithiasis Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) has been reported.

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Contraindications

Consult the prescribing information of the co-administered protease inhibitor for contraindication information for that product.

NORVIR is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity (e.g., toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) or Stevens-Johnson syndrome) to ritonavir or any of its ingredients.

NORVIR is contraindicated with drugs that are highly dependent on CYP3A for clearance and for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening reactions. ○ Alpha 1- Adrenoreceptor Antagonist: alfuzosin ○ Antianginal: ranolazine ○ Antiarrhythmics: amiodarone, dronedarone, flecainide, propafenone, quinidine ○ Antifungal: voriconazole ○ Anti-gout: colchicine ○ Antipsychotics: lurasidone, pimozide ○ Ergot Derivatives: dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, methylergonovine ○ GI Motility Agent: cisapride ○ HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors: lovastatin, simvastatin ○ Microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (MTTP) Inhibitor: lomitapide ○ Non-opioid Analgesic (selective blocker of Na v 1.8 sodium channels): suzetrigine ○ PDE5 Inhibitor: sildenafil (Revatio ® ) when used for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension ○ Sedative/Hypnotics: triazolam, orally administered midazolam

NORVIR is contraindicated with drugs that are potent CYP3A inducers where significantly reduced ritonavir plasma concentrations may be associated with the potential for loss of virologic response and possible resistance and cross-resistance. ○ Anticancer Agents: apalutamide ○ Herbal Products: St. John's Wort (hypericum perforatum) NORVIR is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to ritonavir (e.g., toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome) or any of its ingredients Co-administration with drugs highly dependent on CYP3A for clearance and for which elevated plasma concentrations may be associated with serious and/or life-threatening events Co-administration with drugs that significantly reduce ritonavir

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