Tab. Lopinavir-ritonavit 200MG +50MG information and price in Bangladesh

Information: Tab. Lopinavir-ritonavit 200MG +50MG

Therapeutic action – Antiretrovirals, HIV-1 and HIV-2 protease inhibitors Indications – HIV-1 or HIV-2 infection, in combination with other antiretroviral drugs Presentation – 40 mg lopinavir/10 mg ritonavir tablet and capsule of oral pellets – 100 mg lopinavir/25 mg ritonavir film coated tablet – 200 mg lopinavir/50 mg ritonavir film coated tablet – 80 mg lopinavir/20 mg ritonavir per ml oral solution, containing 42% alcohol (v/v), with a graduated syringe for oral administration Dosage – Child from 14 days to 6 months: 32/8 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses – Child over 6 months: • 7 to 15 kg: 24/6 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses • 15 to 40 kg: 20/5 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses – Adult: 800/200 mg/day in 2 divided doses Weight 80/20 mg/ml oral solution 100/25 mg tablet 200/50 mg tablet < 4 kg 1 ml x 2 – – 4 to < 10 kg 1.5 ml x 2 – – 10 to < 14 kg 2 ml x 2 – – 14 to < 20 kg 2.5 ml x 2 – – 20 to < 26 kg 3 ml x 2 2 tab x 2 – 26 to < 35 kg – 3 tab x 2 – ≥ 35 kg – 4 tab x 2 2 tab x 2 Duration – Depending on the efficacy and tolerance of LPV/r. Contra-indications, adverse effects, precautions – Do not administer to patients with severe hepatic impairment. – Do not administer oral solution to patients with renal or hepatic impairment. – May cause: • gastrointestinal disturbances (mainly diarrhoea), skin rash, pruritus; • hepatic disorders (raised transaminases), pancreatic disorders, metabolic disorders (lipodystrophy, hyperlipidaemia, diabetes mellitus with glucose intolerance and/or insulin resistance). – LPV/r reduces the efficacy of oral contraceptives: use a non-hormonal contraception or injectable medroxyprogesterone or an oral contraceptive containing 50 µg ethinylestradiol per tablet. – Avoid combination with rifampicin. Use rifabutin if possible. – Administer with caution to patients with haemophilia (risk of haemorrhage) or renal or hepatic impairment. – Pregnancy: oral solution is contra-indicated; no contra-indication for tablets and capsules. Remarks – Tablets may be taken with meals or on an empty stomach. The oral solution must be taken with meals. – The tablets must not be chewed or crushed. – Capsules must be opened then oral pellets must be poured into a small amount of breast milk or soft foods and administered to the child immediately. Pellets must not be stirred, crushed, dissolved/dispersed in food, or chewed. – Storage: tablets: below 25°C; oral solution: between 2°C and 8°C. If refrigeration is not available, oral solution kept below 25°C may be stored for 6 weeks maximum. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a602015.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lopinavir/ritonavir

Caution: Tab. Lopinavir-ritonavit 200MG +50MG

Before taking Tab. Lopinavir-ritonavit 200MG +50MG, inform your doctor if you or your child have liver or kidney problems or any allergies. It should be used with caution in patients with liver problems due to alcohol to prevent the risk of liver damage.

Tab. Lopinavir-ritonavit 200MG +50MG should be used with caution in pregnant women only if clearly advised by the doctor and can be used in breastfeeding women.

Tab. Lopinavir-ritonavit 200MG +50MG is not recommended for use in children less than 10 years of age and should be used with caution in elderly patients.

Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects or unusual effects during treatment with Tab. Lopinavir-ritonavit 200MG +50MG.

Safety: Tab. Lopinavir-ritonavit 200MG +50MG

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tab. Lopinavir-ritonavit 200MG +50MG