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Lopinavir

Aka: Lopinavir, Lopinavir/Ritonavir, Kaletra, LPV, LPV/r
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  1. See Also
    1. Anti-Retroviral Therapy
    2. Protease Inhibitor
  2. Mechanism
    1. Protease Inhibitor
  3. Adverse Effects
    1. See Protease Inhibitor for adverse effects attributed to the class
    2. Pancreatitis
      1. May be life threatening
    3. Prolonged use increases risk of Myocardial Infarction
    4. PR Prolongation
    5. QT Prolongation
  4. Dosing
    1. My be better tolerated when taken with food
    2. Typically used in its boosted form with Ritonavir
  5. References
    1. (2009) Treat Guidel Med Lett 7(78): 11-22
    2. Reust (2011) Am Fam Physician 83(12): 1443-51
Medication Costs
Kaletra (on 2/9/2012 at DrugStore.com)
Kaletra 100-25mg Tablets #30 for $103.99 ($3.47/unit)
Kaletra 400-100mg/5ml Solution #160 for $419.98 ($2.62/unit)
Kaletra 200-50mg Tablets #30 for $199.99 ($6.67/unit)
FPNotebook does not benefit financially from showing this medication data or their pharmacy links. This information is provided only to help medical providers and their patients see relative costs. Insurance plans negotiate lower medication prices with suppliers. Prices shown here are out of pocket, non-negotiated rates. See Needy Meds for financial assistance information.

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