Lopinavir And Ritonavir
Therapeutic Group
Anti-virals For Systemic UseIndication Dosage
Lopinavir and Ritonavir are medications used together to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. They help to slow down the virus's ability to multiply in the body, which can help keep the immune system strong and reduce the progression of HIV-related illnesses. These medicines are prescribed by healthcare professionals to manage HIV and improve the quality of life for those living with the virus.
HIV-1 Infection In Combination With Other Antiretroviral Drugs:
- Adults: 2 Or 3 Cap Twice Daily To Be Taken With Food.
- Children Above 2 Yr: 230/57.5 Mg/m2 Twice Daily With Food Max 400/100 Mg Twice Daily
Content
- Cap: Lopinavir 133.3mg, Ritonavir 33.3mg.
Pregnancy
Avoid, Use Only When No Safer Alternative Exists For A Serious Problem.
Stability
- Protease Inhibitor
Contra Indications
- Severe Hepatic Impairment
Precautions
- Severe Hepatic Impairment
Lactation
- Contraindicated
Side Effects
- Amenorrhoea
- Anxiety
- Arthralgia
- Colitis
- Hypertension
- Menorrhagia
- Neuropathy
- Night Sweats
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Weight Changes
- Abnormal Dreams
- Alopecia
- Av Block
- Cerebrovascular Accident
- Convulsions
- Deep Veinthrombosis
- Dry Mouth
- Gi Ulcer
- Haematuria
- Myocardial Infarction
- Nephritis
- Rectalbleeding
- Stomatitis
- Tinnitus
- Tremor
- Visual Disturbances