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Medicines atazanavir sulfateQuestion & answer

atazanavir sulfate · Medicine question

Why is atazanavir used with ritonavir?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

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Answer

Ritonavir slows atazanavir metabolism, increasing and sustaining its concentration.

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Atazanavir Sandoz 150 mg capsule, hardemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 10

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