Lopinavir

Information about Lopinavir

Lopinavir uses

Lopinavir is used in the treatment of HIV infection.

How lopinavir works

Lopinavir is an anti-HIV medication. It works by interfering with an enzyme (protease), which is required by HIV-infected cells to make new viruses. This stops the production of new viruses.

Common side effects of lopinavir

Nausea, Diarrhoea, Increased cholesterol level in blood, Increased triglyceride level in blood

Available Medicine for Lopinavir

No medicine available

Expert advice for Lopinavir

Tell your doctor if you are suffering from diabetes mellitus, severe liver or kidney impairment, haemophilia (disorder of excessive bleeding due to defective coagulation), heart disorder.
Tell your doctor if you have high cholesterol or triglyceride levels, or hemophilia or any another bleeding disorder.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not take if allergic to lopinavir or any of its ingredients.
Do not take if taking medications called ergot derivatives.
Do not ake if suffering from pancreatitis (inflammation of tissue of pancreas)
Do not take give to children below 2 years of age

Frequently asked questions for Lopinavir

Lopinavir

Q. Is Lopinavir safe?

Lopinavir is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.