Kaletra - Lopinavir/ritonavir Capsules - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Kaletra.
• Kaletra
• low-PIN-uh-veer/rye-TAWN-uh-veer

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include change in amount of urine; or numbness or tingling in the arms, hands, legs, or feet.

Medicinal Applications

• This combination product is used, along with other medications, to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection.
• These medications belong to a class of drugs called protease inhibitors that block an enzyme needed for HIV to multiply.
• Decreasing the amount of HIV in your body helps reduce complications, such as infections (opportunistic types such as pneumocystis pneumonia).
• This product does not cure HIV.

Kaletra Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication does not cure HIV.
• Patients treated with this medication may continue to acquire "opportunistic" infections associated with HIV.
• This product also does not prevent the spread of HIV to others through sexual contact or blood.
• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests will be performed to monitor your progress.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is within 2 hours of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• It is important not to miss doses of this drug.
• Remember to refill your medication on time to avoid missing doses.

Usage Instructions

• Take this product by mouth, usually twice daily with food; or as directed by your doctor.
• The amount of drug prescribed is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
• Do not take more or less of this drug than prescribed, or stop taking it (or other HIV medicines), even for a brief time, unless directed to do so by your doctor.
• This may cause the amount of the virus to increase or may make the virus more difficult to treat (develop resistance).
• This medication works best when the amount of drug in your body is kept at a constant level.
• Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.
• Find out about other drugs that should not be taken with this product (see Drug Interactions section).

Kaletra Storage Instructions

• Store at refrigerated temperature between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 to 8 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• If stored at room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C), this product should be used within 2 months.
• Avoid exposure to excessive heat.

Possible Side Effects

• Diarrhea, headache, nausea, vomiting, weakness, rash, and trouble sleeping may occur.
• If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
• Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these serious side effects.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Certain medications taken with this product could result in serious, or even fatal, drug interactions.
• This drug is not recommended for use with.

Read Before Using Kaletra (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, including.