Generic Kaletra

Description

What Does It Do?

Kaletra is a solution that is prescribed for the treatment of HIV-1 infections right in conjunction with some other therapies. This medication belongs to a class of medications called HIV-1 protease inhibitor medications. This solution is a combination of two drugs called lopinavir and ritonavir. The component Lopinavir works by lowering the replication of the virus by simply binding to special enzymes called proteases and blocking the downstream production of some other additional particles. This medication also helps in breaking down lopinavir in the body, which shall enable the drug to exert its effects for a longer time.

Working:

The combination of the drug Lopinavir and Ritonavir used with some other HIV medications shall all help in controlling HIV infection. This medication shall help in lowering the amount of HIV in the body of the immune system which can work better. The medicine Kaletra can help in lowering the chance of getting HIV complications (which is a new infection, cancer) and it shall all enhance the quality of life.

Dosage

The mentioned HIV protease inhibitor drug is all available in a dosage that is mentioned below:
• 200 mg + 50 mg: Medicine is to be consumed orally once a day with or without the need of consuming food as directed by the doctor

Side Effects & Reactions

Kaletra medicine when consumed as prescribed which can lead to some side effects when used and concerns must be discussed with a medical provider and pharmacist before use. Side effects while consuming this medication are nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, lipid level abnormalities, liver disease, and cardiac arrhythmias. This medicine use can exacerbate underlying blood glucose abnormalities. This medicine and alcohol are not to be used together. People with some known hypersensitivity-like condition might occur while consuming this medicine.