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What is Kaletra used for?
KALETRA is a prescription medicine that is used with other antiretroviral medicines to treat human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) infection in adults and children 14 days of age and older. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome).
Is Kaletra brand name?
Lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r), sold under the brand name Kaletra among others, is a fixed-dose combination antiretroviral medication for the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS. It combines lopinavir with a low dose of ritonavir. It is generally recommended for use with other antiretrovirals.
Is there a generic for Kaletra?
Kaletra is FDA approved for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adult and pediatric patients. Kaletra is a combination of two medications, lopinavir and ritonavir, and is now available in generic. The generic formulations are being manufactured by Lannett and Camber Pharmaceuticals.
Should Kaletra be taken with food?
KALETRA can be taken as a once-daily dose or as a twice-daily dose. KALETRA is recommended in combination with other antiretroviral agents and should be taken at the same time(s) each day. KALETRA tablets may be taken with or without food. However, KALETRA oral solution must be taken with food.
When was Kaletra FDA approved?
9/15/2000
Approval Date: 9/15/2000.
What does ritonavir do in the body?
It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your chance of getting HIV complications (such as new infections, cancer) and improves your quality of life. Ritonavir belongs to a class of drugs known as protease inhibitors.
What is ritonavir pills used for?
Descriptions. Ritonavir is used together with other medicines for the treatment of the infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Ritonavir will not cure or prevent HIV infection or AIDS.
Can Kaletra tablets be crushed?
In clinical practice, Kaletra tablets are occasionally crushed for pediatric administration.
Who should not take Lopinavir?
Lopinavir and ritonavir oral solution should not be given to full-term babies younger than 14 days old or to premature babies younger than 14 days past their original due date, unless a doctor thinks there is a good reason for the baby to receive the medication right after birth.
What are the side effects of Lopinavir?
Diarrhea, headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, drowsiness, dizziness, a bad taste in the mouth, and trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
What does Tamiflu look like?
This medicine is a light yellow gray, oblong, capsule imprinted with “ROCHE” and “75 mg”.
Is oseltamivir an antibiotic?
Is Tamiflu (oseltamivir) the same as an antibiotic? No, Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is an antiviral, meaning it can kill viruses and is used for viral infections. Tamiflu (oseltamivir) only kills flu viruses. Antibiotics are used for bacterial infections.
What are the side effects of Kaletra?
Common Kaletra side effects may include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; high cholesterol; or. changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and waist).
What is the mechanism of action of Kaleta?
KALETRA is a fixed-dose combination of HIV-1 antiviral drugs lopinavir [see Microbiology] and ritonavir. As co-formulated in KALETRA, ritonavir inhibits the CYP3A-mediated metabolism of lopinavir, thereby providing increased plasma levels of lopinavir.
Kaletra is a prescription medicine that is used with other antiretroviral medicines to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) infection in adults and children 14 days of age and older. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). It is not known if Kaletra is safe and effective in children under 14 days old.
How to store Kaletra tablets?
KALETRA tablets: 1 Store KALETRA tablets at room temperature, between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C). 2 Store KALETRA tablets in the original container. 3 Do not keep KALETRA tablets out of the container it comes in for longer than 2 weeks, especially in areas where there is a lot of humidity. 4 Keep the container closed tightly.