Lopinavir Benefits & Uses

Lopinavir is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Lopinavir Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Lopinavir Related Warnings

Is the use of Lopinavir safe for pregnant women?

Lopinavir can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Lopinavir, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Lopinavir safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Lopinavir. If you see any side effects, stop taking Lopinavir immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Lopinavir again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lopinavir on the Kidneys?

Using Lopinavir does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Lopinavir on the Liver?

Lopinavir has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Lopinavir on the Heart?

Side effects of Lopinavir rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Lopinavir with Other Drugs

Lopinavir should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Felodipine

Lopinavir Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lopinavir unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Heart Disease
Graves' Disease
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Lopinavir

Is this Lopinavir habit forming or addictive?

Lopinavir is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Lopinavir, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Lopinavir can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Lopinavir only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Lopinavir is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Lopinavir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lopinavir

Lopinavir may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Lopinavir

Taking alcohol with Lopinavir can be dangerous.

Severe