Kaletra (Lopinavir + Norvir)

Classification:

Protease Inhibitor (PI)

Form:

• Tablets containing 200mg of Lopinavir and 50mg of Norvir.

Note: Norvir acts as a PI booster.

Dosage:

• Two tablets twice each day.
• To improve adherence, Kaletra can be taken as 4 tablets once daily.

Instructions:

• Kaletra should be taken with food.
• The tablets do not need to be refrigerated and can be taken with or without food.

Side Effects to Report toYour Physician:

• Fatigue
• Headache
• Nausea / vomiting / diarrhea
• Elevated cholesterol and triglycerides

Special Warning
Kaletra can alter the heart rhythm in some people. Notify your HIV specialist if you have a history of heart problems or cardiac disease.

Drug Interactions or Incompatibility:

• Viagra doses need to be lowered when taking any PI.
• Do not take St. John's Wort when taking a PI.
• The individual drug Norvir should not be taken in combination with Kaletra.
• Should not be used while taking Trazadone
• Norvir containing meds should not be taken with the medications fluticasone (Flonase) or Advair

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