Lopinavir

Information about Lopinavir

Lopinavir uses

Lopinavir is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. It is always used in combination with other drugs used for treatment of HIV.

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, Diarrhea, Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), Increased triglyceride level in blood

Available Medicine for Lopinavir

Expert advice for Lopinavir

Lopinavir should be taken with food.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Do not take antacids an hour before or two hours after taking Lopinavir.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with this medicine.
Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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.