Kaletra 133.3mg Capsule

Kaletra 133.3mg Capsule, made by Abbott Laboratories (pakistan) Ltd, is a boosted protease inhibitor combination for HIV. Its active ingredient is Lopinavir + Ritonavir 133.3mg, and it is used for HIV infection. Pack size: 180s capsule.

Uses of Kaletra 133.3mg Capsule

Kaletra 133.3mg Capsule is used together with other antiretroviral medicines to treat HIV infection in adults and children. Taken every day as part of a complete regimen, it lowers the amount of virus in the blood, allows the immune system to recover and reduces the risk of HIV-related illnesses. It controls HIV rather than removing it from the body, so treatment continues long term.

How Kaletra 133.3mg Capsule works

Lopinavir blocks HIV protease, an enzyme the virus needs to assemble new, infectious virus particles. Ritonavir is included in a small amount mainly to slow the breakdown of lopinavir in the liver, keeping lopinavir levels high enough to work.

Possible side effects

Stomach upset is the most frequent complaint with Kaletra 133.3mg Capsule. Common side effects include:

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea or vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Rash

Seek medical help promptly for severe stomach pain with vomiting (possible pancreatitis), yellowing of the skin or eyes, a severe rash, or dizziness or fainting with a slow or irregular heartbeat.

Precautions and warnings

• Take every dose as prescribed and do not stop without medical advice, as missed doses can let the virus become resistant.
• It interacts with a very large number of medicines, including some statins, sedatives, heart medicines and herbal products such as St John’s wort, so always check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, hepatitis B or C, diabetes, high cholesterol, haemophilia or heart rhythm problems.
• It can reduce the effect of hormonal contraceptives, so an additional or alternative method may be needed.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss your HIV treatment with your doctor to protect both you and your baby.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Kaletra 133.3mg Capsule online in Pakistan

Order Kaletra 133.3mg Capsule from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.