Tipranavir

Generic name: tipranavir [ tip-RA-na-veer ]
Brand name: Aptivus
Dosage forms: oral capsule (250 mg); oral solution (100 mg/mL)
Drug class:Protease inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Oct 6, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is tipranavir?

Tipranavir an antiviral medicine that is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Tipranavir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Tipranavir is used together with another drug called ritonavir.

Tipranavir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use tipranavir if you have moderate to severe liver disease.

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together.

Some people taking tipranavir with ritonavir have developed fatal medical problems including liver damage and bleeding in the brain. Stop taking these medicines and get emergency medical attention if you have: right-sided upper stomach pain, nausea, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), unusual bleeding, sudden severe headache, or problems with speech or vision.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use tipranavir if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• moderate to severe liver disease.

Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with tipranavir. Your doctor may change your treatment plan if you also use:

• alfuzosin;

• cisapride;

• lurasidone;

• pimozide;

• rifampin;

• sildenafil (Revatio for pulmonary arterial hypertension);

• St. John's wort;

• ergot medicine--dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, ergonovine, methylergonovine;

• heart medication--amiodarone, flecainide,