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