Lopinavir Side Effects
Serious Side Effects of Kaletra
- Stomach pain
- Exhaustion
- Eye irritation
- Weight loss
Common Side Effects
Warnings & Recalls for Lopinavir
Family Planning Warnings
Kaletra is pregnancy category C. It is unknown whether or not Kaletra will harm an unborn baby. HIV can pass to a patient's baby if not treated during pregnancy. Women with HIV shouldn't breast-feed their babies. HIV can be transmitted through breast milk.General Warnings
Tell your doctor if you have any food or medication allergies before beginning treatment with Kaletra.Interactions
Do not take St. John's Wort or Rifampin with Kaletra, because they may diminish the effect of the drug.
Lopinavir Treatment and Use
What is it?
Kaletra | Lopinavir is a form of birth control.
How does it work?
Kaletra is a medication used to treat the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Kaletra is used in combination with other HIV medications to help treat the virus.
How to take it?
Kaletra comes as a coated tablet or a liquid solution that is measured in a special spoon. Patients must remember to follow their doctor’s dosing instructions exactly. Kaletra tablets may be taken with or without food, and Kaletra liquid should be taken with food. Patients should be sure to store Kaletra liquid in the refrigerator or in a place that is room temperature and away from heat or humidity.
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Author:
Lainee Hooks
Posted on May 30, 2012
