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Generic: lopinavir-ritonavir View All Brands Kaletra A protease inhibitor - It is used with other medicines to treat HIV				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications: cerivastatin cisapride dofetilide medicines for headaches like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine lovastatin meperidine midazolam pimozide ranolazine red yeast rice rifampin rifapentine simvastatin St. John's wort triazolam voriconazole This medicine may also interact with the following medications: atovaquone birth control pills bupropion clarithromycin cyclosporine dexamethasone fluticasone itraconazole ketoconazole medicines for erectile dysfunction like sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil medicines for high blood pressure like felodipine, nicardipine, nifedipine medicines for high cholesterol like atorvastatin medicines for irregular heartbeat like amiodarone, bepridil, quinidine medicines for seizures like carbamazepine, phenytoin methadone other medicines for HIV rapamycin rifabutin tacrolimus trazodone warfarin This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Discuss any new symptoms with your doctor. You will need to have important blood work done while on this medicine. HIV is spread to others through sexual or blood contact. Talk to your doctor about how to stop the spread of HIV. Birth control pills may not work properly while you are taking this medicine. Talk to your doctor about using an extra method of birth control. Women who can still have children must use a reliable form of barrier contraception, like a condom or diaphragm. This medicine may affect blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes, check with your doctor or health care professional before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine.
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