Lopinavir-Ritonavir (Kaletra)

Alternate Name: Kaletra

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antiretroviral Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 200-50 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you have liver disease (including cirrhosis or hepatitis B or C), diabetes, high cholesterol, hemophilia, or a history of pancreatitis. Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, heart failure, heart block, or heart rhythm problems. Do not breastfeed. You can spread HIV or AIDS to your baby through your breast milk. This medicine may cause the following problems:Pancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas)Liver problemsChanges in heart rhythm, including PR or QT prolongationHigh cholesterol or triglyceridesHigh blood sugar levels, which could become permanentIncreased risk of bleeding Your immune system may get stronger when you start taking an HIV medicine. This could cause a hidden infection in your body to become active. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your health. The oral liquid form of this medicine contains alcohol. Always practice safe sex, even if your partner also has HIV. If you stop taking this medicine or do not take it as prescribed, you may spread HIV to others. Do not reuse or share needles, or other items, that may have blood or body fluids on them. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine if you are also using alfuzosin, apalutamide, cisapride, colchicine, dihydroergotamine, dronedarone, elbasvir/grazoprevir, ergotamine, lomitapide, lovastatin, lurasidone, methylergonovine, oral midazolam, pimozide, ranolazine, rifampin, sildenafil, simvastatin, St John's wort, or triazolam., Many other drugs can interact with lopinavir/ritonavir. Make sure your doctor knows about all other medicines you are using., If you also use didanosine, take it 1 hour before or 2 hours after you take Kaletra® oral liquid or capsules. Didanosine can be taken (without food) at the same time as Kaletra® tablets., Your immune system may get stronger when you start taking an HIV medicine. Infections that were hidden in your body, such as pneumonia or tuberculosis, might start to have symptoms. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your health., The oral liquid contains alcohol., This medicine will not keep you from giving HIV to others. Always practice safe sex, even if your partner also has HIV. Do not share needles or other items that may have blood or body fluids on them., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.