Lopinavir

Lopinavir helps in the treatment of HIV infection. You must take this medication with food. Do not skip any doses and consume the complete dose as prescribed by your doctor even if you start feeling better.

Do not take antacids for two hours after consuming this drug. It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you. Stop taking medications like sildenafil or tadalafil while you are consuming this medication.

Your medical practitioner may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite or yellowing in the eye or skin. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding must discuss with their doctor before consuming this drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Hiv Infection

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Severe Diarrhea

• Primary Hypercholesterolemia (High Levels Of Cholesterol In The Blood)

• Increased Triglycerides Levels In Blood

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women are advised to consult a doctor before consuming this drug.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Lactating mothers are advised to take medical help before consuming this medication.

• Is it habit forming?

  No, the medicine is not habit-forming or addictive.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  As relevant information is not available, kindly consult your doctor to know if any dose adjustment is needed in patients suffering from kidney diseases.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Relevant information is not available. Please consult to know if any dose adjustment is needed in patients with liver impairment.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of action of this medication is yet to be established.

• What is the onset of action?

  The onset action of this medication is yet to be established.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It is advisable that you do not indulge in driving while on this medication since there is a possibility of you experiencing drowsy or calm and thus affecting your driving skills.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of an overdose, you may take medical help immediately.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  It is advisable that you do not miss a dosage since there is just one dose per day. Consume the missed dosage as soon as you remember.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

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• United States

• Japan

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Lopinavir as ingredient

• Aluvia 200 Mg/50 Mg Tablet

  Abbott India Ltd

• Lopimune 50 Mg/200 Mg Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Ritomax L Forte 50 Mg/200 Mg Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Emletra 200 Mg/50 Mg Tablet

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Ritocom 50 Mg/200 Mg Tablet

  Hetero Drugs Ltd

• V Letra 33.3 Mg/133.3 Mg Capsule

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Hivus Lr 200 Mg/50 Mg Tablet

  Veritaz Healthcare Ltd

• Lopimune 50 Mg/200 Mg Capsule

  Cipla Ltd

• Emletra 50 Mg/200 Mg Tablet

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Ritomax L 33.3 Mg/133.3 Mg Capsule

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

This is a type of progesterone (a female sex hormone) which is used as a contraceptive (to prevent pregnancy), in combination with another medicine (an estrogen).

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Using alcohol while taking this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Stop consuming drugs like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with this medicine.

• Interaction with Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Patients suffering from liver or kidney related diseases must not consume this medication without consulting it first with a doctor, as it can cause some serious side effects.

• Ques : What is Lopinavir?

  Ans : Human immunodeficiency is treated with Lopinavir combined with antiretroviral medicines. It's used to treat infection in adults and children below 14 years of age.

• Ques : What are the uses of Lopinavir?

  Ans : It helps decrease the amount of HIV in your body. It also reduces chances of catching HIV and improves the quality of life.

• Ques : How to use Lopinavir?

  Ans : Take the medicine with or without food. Take it once or twice a day as instructed by the doctor.

• Ques : Is the dosage of Lopinavir different for children?

  Ans : Dosage for children depends on age, weight and height. Children below the age of 18 years do not need to take the medicine daily.

• Ques : What are the side-effects of Lopinavir?

  Ans : Side-effects include Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, stomach upset.

• Ques : What precautions should be taken while taking Lopinavir?

  Ans : Tell your doctor if you’re allergic to anything related to this medication or you have a medical history of liver disease, diabetes, pancreatitis, high blood fat levels.

• Ques : What if I have missed a dose of Lopinavir?

  Ans : If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your other dose, stick to the routine. Don’t double the dose.

• Ques : Is Lopinavir a habit forming drug?

  Ans : No such cases have been reported yet.

• Ques : Is Lopinavir safe for pregnant women?

  Ans : If a pregnant woman is taking it, she must consult the doctor first. It should be checked that the benefits outweigh the risks.

• Ques : Is Lopinavir safe for breastfeeding women?

  Ans : Breastfeeding women are not advised to take this drug as it can adversely affect the baby.