Kaletra
Utilised to manage retroviral replication to support immune preservation and target viral protein assembly.
- Categories
- HIV Management · Antivirals
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 200mg + 50mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Kaletra, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Kaletra vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Kaletra details
- Alternative names
- lopinavir, ritonavir
- Therapeutic class
- HIV Protease Inhibitor Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Antiretroviral Combination
- Contraindications
- concurrent use of highly CYP3A-dependent drugs; severe hepatic impairment
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; headache
- Moderate side effects
- hyperlipidaemia; vomiting; abdominal pain
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- AbbVie
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Rifampin; Simvastatin; St. John's Wort
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric patients over fourteen days of age and adults.
Serious side effects
severe pancreatitis, requires immediate medical attention; QT prolongation, requires immediate medical attention; hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilised to manage retroviral replication to support immune preservation and target viral protein assembly.
Mechanism of action
Lopinavir blocks the HIV protease enzyme, preventing cleavage of polyproteins, while ritonavir acts as a pharmacokinetic enhancer.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Generally safe; standard part of antiretroviral regimens. Breastfeeding: Not recommended in HIV-positive patients.
What you will receive
Kaletra is the originator brand name, made by AbbVie. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with AbbVie.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Lopinavir / Ritonavir is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.