Kaletra Tablets

Adult dose

Adults take this medication at a dosage of 400 mg/100 mg twice daily with or without food. For adult patients who need a once-daily regimen, they can take 800 mg/200 mg once daily with or without food. This medication should not be used in a once-daily regimen when co-administered with efavirenz, nevirapine, amprenavir, or nelfinavir. During pregnancy

Child dose

Children aged 2 years and older Children weighing 40 kg or more or with a body surface area (BSA) exceeding 1.4 m2 should take 400 mg/100 mg twice daily, just like adults. Children under 40 kg

This drug may cause life-threatening side effects when used in combination with other medications, so it is essential to check for drugs that should not be taken together. Pancreatitis may occur during treatment with this drug, and patients with high triglyceride levels or a history of pancreatitis should exercise extra caution. Since this medication is primarily metabolized in the liver, it should be used with caution in patients with impaired liver function, and liver function tests should be performed regularly before and during treatment. Patients with diabetes or issues with blood sugar control may experience elevated blood sugar levels while taking this medication, so blood sugar should be monitored consistently. Starting treatment that includes this medication may lead to an inflammatory response as the immune system recovers, so consult healthcare providers if symptoms arise. Long-term use may result in changes such as fat accumulation in certain areas or reduction, so these changes should be observed closely. This medication may increase blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels; regular blood tests are necessary to monitor and manage lipid levels. Hemophiliac patients may experience an increased risk of bleeding, so if bleeding symptoms occur, notify healthcare providers immediately for appropriate treatment. If you have an allergy to this medication or are taking certain other medications, you should not use it and must consult a specialist before taking it. This drug has numerous interactions with medications metabolized in the liver and can significantly alter the blood concentrations of other drugs, so you must inform healthcare providers about all medications you are taking. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult healthcare providers before using this medication, and breastfeeding should be avoided as the drug can pass into breast milk. Elderly patients should be monitored more closely while on this medication due to potential declines in liver and kidney function. In pediatric patients, those under 2 years of age should not be treated due to insufficient safety data, and those over 2 years must be able to swallow tablets to use this medication. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so you must visit a medical institution immediately for appropriate treatment based on symptoms. Common side effects of this medication may include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and elevated blood lipid levels, so consult healthcare providers if symptoms are severe.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, difficulty or shortness of breath, asthma attack, breathing difficulties accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizure, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, hypertriglyceridemia, hypercholesterolemia, anemia, leukopenia, neutropenia, lymphadenopathy, atherosclerosis, atrioventricular block, right atrioventricular valve incompetence, dizziness, tinnitus, hypogonadism, visual disturbances, abdominal pain, gastritis and colitis, dyspepsia, pancreatitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hemorrhoids, bloating, abdominal distension, constipation, stomatitis and oral ulcers, duodenitis and gastritis, gastrointestinal bleeding, dry mouth, gastrointestinal ulcers

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is best to keep it at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness over time.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

120 tablets/bottle