Ritonavir and Pegasys drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Ritonavir (ritonavir) and Pegasys (peginterferon alfa 2a). Common drug interactions include fatigue among females and anaemia among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Ritonavir and Pegasys. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 57 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Ritonavir?
Ritonavir has active ingredients of ritonavir. eHealthMe is studying from 13,036 Ritonavir users. Check the latest studies of Ritonavir.
What is Pegasys?
Pegasys has active ingredients of peginterferon alfa 2a. It is often used in hepatitis c. eHealthMe is studying from 57,446 Pegasys users. Check the latest studies of Pegasys.
57 people who take Ritonavir and Pegasys together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Ritonavir and Pegasys, by gender? *:
female:
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Vomiting
- Drug intolerance (drug sensitivity)
- Drug resistance (reduction in effectiveness of a drug)
- Hepatic cirrhosis (chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrosis, scar tissue)
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Asthma
- Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)
male:
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Influenza like illness
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Oral herpes (viral infection of mouth)
- Restlessness (not able to rest)
- Skin irritation
- Vertigo
- Withdrawal syndrome (a discontinuation syndrome is a set of symptoms occurred due to discontinuation of substance)
- Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
What are the common drug interactions of Ritonavir and Pegasys, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
- Alanine aminotransferase increased
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Depressed mood
- Dizziness
- Drug dependence
- Dry skin
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Headache (pain in head)
- Impaired healing
- Influenza like illness
40-49:
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Drug intolerance (drug sensitivity)
- Drug resistance (reduction in effectiveness of a drug)
- Hepatic cirrhosis (chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrosis, scar tissue)
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Vomiting
- Nasal septum deviation (deviated nasal septum)
- Pyrexia (fever)
- Ecthyma (an ulcerative pyoderma of the skin, caused by group a beta haemolytic streptococci)
50-59:
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
- Abdominal pain upper
- Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
- Anorectal discomfort
- Asthenia (weakness)
- Chest discomfort
- Decreased appetite
- Depressed mood
60+:
- Blood pressure increased
- Body temperature increased
- Brain oedema (excess accumulation of fluid in the intracellular or extracellular spaces of the brain)
- Coma (state of unconsciousness lasting more than six hours)
- Cough
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Leukopenia (less number of white blood cells in blood)
- Rash
- Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood)
- Vomiting
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Hiv Infection: 28 people, 49.12%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ritonavir and peginterferon alfa 2a (the active ingredients of Ritonavir and Pegasys, respectively), and Ritonavir and Pegasys (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Who is eHealthMe?
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