Description

What is Kaletra (Lopinavir/Ritonavir)?

Kalentra is a mixture of ART medicines (antiretroviral), specifically Lopinavir and Ritonavir, that is used to treat HIV infection. Kaletra is the brand name of Lopinavir / Ritonavir and is also available under Lopimune.

How does it work?

It is composed of protease inhibitors, so Kaletra affects the ability of the virus to replicate. The fixed-dose combination also inhibits the virus from progressing to AIDS, and makes it less transmissible.

Dosage

Along with the right prescription, the dosage for this type of medicine depends on the following factors:

• Patients’ accurate weight and age
• Patients’ probable medical issues (aside from HIV)
• Patients’ taking other forms of drugs

Adolescents Dosage:

• Weighs 40 kgs – 400/100 mg
• Weighs 40 kgs - two 200/50 mg
• Consume twice a day

Children Dosage:

• Weighing 25 kgs – 300/75 mg or
• Weighing 25 kgs - three 100/25 mg
• Consume twice a day

Children Dosage (below 25 kgs):

• 200 or 50 mg or three 100/25 mg

How to take it?

Consume Kaletra as indicated on your prescription. Your healthcare professional will indicate the appropriate instructions and dosage that fit perfectly for you. Since the medicine is taken daily, make sure you have something that notifies you of the time you’ll be consuming it. Avoid skipping doses. It won’t help the treatment. For more inquiries about your treatment, you can consult your healthcare professional and ask directly.

Kaletra Side Effects

Like all medications, Kaletra has potential side effects, so if you experience any of these, be sure to contact your doctor.

Mild Side Effects: 

• Mid headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Feeling Tired
• Diarrhea

Severe Side Effects: 

• Trouble breathing
• Loss of weight
• Muscle pain
• Unexplained weakness 
• Tiredness
• Muscle pain
• Irregular heartbeat
• Dark-coloured urine
• Light-coloured bowels
• Loss of appetite
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Abdominal pain
• Vision changes
• Increased thirst 

Storage

In storing Kaletra, make sure to separate it from your daily food supply. Keep away from children and pets. Ensure that the medicine is stored properly away from sunlight, cold or hot temperatures, and moisture.