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Lopinavir

Lopinavir is a protease inhibitor used with ritonavir in combination HIV treatment. Listed uses include HIV Infection.

Kaletra

HIV Infection

200/50mg

Lopinavir with ritonavir as a 200/50mg film-coated tablet, used in the management of HIV infection. A protease inhibitor with its pharmacokinetic booster.

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Key points

  • Lopinavir is used as a boosted combination, not alone.
  • It has extensive interactions and can affect liver, pancreas, glucose, lipids and heart rhythm.
  • Severe abdominal pain, jaundice or fainting needs urgent care.

Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.

Important safety checks

The full HIV regimen, resistance, liver disease, pancreatitis, heart rhythm and all medicines require specialist review.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for severe abdominal pain with vomiting, jaundice, fainting, an irregular heartbeat or a severe rash.

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