What is another word for ritonavir?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɪtənˌavi͡ə] (IPA) 
Ritonavir is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs called protease inhibitors. This drug is commonly used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections, and it works by inhibiting the activity of the HIV protease enzyme, which is responsible for the replication of the virus. Other synonyms for ritonavir include Norvir, RTV, and ABT-538. Norvir is the brand name for ritonavir, while RTV is its abbreviation. ABT-538 is the chemical name for ritonavir and is used by researchers or pharmaceutical companies to identify the drug. Regardless of the name used, ritonavir has been found to be effective in treating HIV infections when used in combination with other antiretroviral drugs.
