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Lopinavir/ritonavir capsules - oral

(low-pin-uh-veer/rye-tawn-uh-veer)

common brand names: Kaletra

Simular Drugs : Kaletra, Kaletra

Kaletra Usage: this combination product is used, along with other pills, to treat human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. These medications belong to class of drugs called protease inhibitors that block an enzyme needed for HIV to multiply. Decreasing the amount of HIV in your body helps reduce complications, such as infections (opportunistic types such as pneumocystis pneumonia). this product does not cure HIV.

How to use Kaletra: Take it product by mouth, usually twice daily with food; or as directed by your pharmacist. amount about drug prescribed is based on your medical condition & response to therapy. don't take more or less of it drug than prescribed, or stop taking it (or other HIV medicines), even since a brief time, unless directed to do so by your physician. this may cause amount about the virus to increase or may make virus more difficult to treat (develop resistance). this drug works best when amount of drug in youre body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals. Find out about other medications that should not be taken with this product (see med Interactions section).

Kaletra side effects: Diarrhea, headache, nausea, vomiting, weakness, rash, and trouble sleeping may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your healthcare professional. Tell your pharmacist immediately if you have any of these serious side effects: increased thirst or urination, blurred vision, swelling, stomach pain, chills, joint or muscle pain. Tell you're pharmacist immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects: leg pain, mouth sores, persistent sore throat or fever, weight loss, change in body fat, mental/mood changes, trouble breathing, vision changes, urination problems, decreased sexual ability. Tell youre pharmacist immediately if you have any about these highly unlikely but very serious side effects: severe stomach pain, yellowing eyes & skin, dark urine, persistent fever, fatigue. Changes at body fat may occur while you are taking this drug (e.g., increased fat in the upper back & stomach areas, decreased fat in arms and legs). cause & long-term effects about these changes are unknown. Discuss risks & benefits about therapy with your doctor, as well as possible role of exercise to reduce it side effect. it medication may cause an increase in cholesterol or fat levels (triglycerides) in blood. Cholesterol & triglyceride testing should be done before taking and occasionally during treatment with this drug. Consult your healthcare professional or healthcare professional for more text. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your pharmacist or pharmacist.

Kaletra Precautions: Tell your physician you're medical history, including: any allergies, liver disease, diabetes, pancreatitis, high cholesterol, bleeding problems (e.g., hemophilia), any another previous illnesses. it drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks & benefits with you're physician. it is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Because breast-feeding can transmit HIV, do not breast-feed.

Kaletra drug interactions: Certain medications taken with this product could result in serious, or even death, tablet interactions. this drug isnot recommended for use with: certain heart medications (e.g., antiarrhythmics such as flecainide, propafenone), astemizole, terfenadine, rifampin, ergot medications (e.g., dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, methylergonovine, ergotamine), cisapride, certain 'statins' (e.g., lovastatin, simvastatin), St John's wort, pimozide, certain sedatives (e.g., midazolam, triazolam). Tell your pharmacist if you are taking any about these other prescription or non-prescription medications: all other HIV drugs (e.g., efavirenz, amprenavir, zidovudine, abacavir, nevirapine), heart rhythm pill (e.g., amiodarone, bepridil, lidocaine, quinidine), 'blood thinners' (e.g., warfarin), seizure medication (e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital), macrolide antibiotics (e.g., clarithromycin), antifungals (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole), rifabutin, atovaquone, calcium channel blockers (e.g., felodipine, nifedipine, nicardipine), dexamethasone, sildenafil, other 'statins' (atorvastatin, cerivastatin), cyclosporine, tacrolimus, rapamycin, methadone, oral contraceptives (e.g., ethinyl estradiol). this product may decrease the effectiveness of hormone-type birth control (oral contraceptives). Consult youre doctor or physician about using other birth control methods. do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. If you taking didanosine in addition to this product, take this one hour before or 2 hours after taking it drug. this product may interfere with certain laboratory tests (e.g., cholesterol, triglycerides, GGT, aminotransferases, glucose). do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or physician approval.

Kaletra Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact you're local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include change in amount about urine; or numbness or tingling in arms, hands, legs, or feet.

Kaletra special notes: this medication does not cure HIV. Patients treated with this drug may continue to acquire 'opportunistic' infections associated with HIV. this product also does not prevent spread about HIV to others through sexual contact or blood. do not share this pill with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests will be performed to monitor your progress.

If you missed Kaletra dose: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is within 2 hours of next dose, skip missed dose & resume you're usual dosing schedule. it is important not to miss doses of this drug. Remember to refill some your medication on time to avoid missing doses.

Kaletra Storage: Store at refrigerated temperature between 36 & 46 degrees F (2 to 8 degrees C) away from light & moisture. If stored at room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C), it product should be used within 2 months. Avoid exposure to excessive heat.

Medical alert: your condition may cause complications in a medical emergency.

Active Ingredients : Lopinavir Ritonavir Capsules