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Lopinavir/ritonavir Kaletra Uses Treats human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. HIV causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). This medicine does not cure HIV or AIDS. It is used with other medicines to slow the progress of the disease. Storage Store the liquid-filled capsules and liquid in the refrigerator or at room temperature in a closed container. If stored at room temperature, use the medicine within 2 months. Keep away from excessive heat. The tablets should be stored in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone. How To Use APPEARANCE: Liquid Filled Capsule, Liquid, Tablet. Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. You can take the Kaletra® tablet with or without food. The liquid and liquid-filled capsule medicine must be taken with food. Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. Take all other medicines your doctor has prescribed as part of your combination treatment. Do not stop using your medicine unless your doctor tells you to. Side Effects Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing. Blistering, peeling, red skin rash. Dark-colored urine or pale stools. Increase in thirst and frequent urination. Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in your upper stomach. Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and lightheadedness. Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness. Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes. Precautions You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to lopinavir or ritonavir. Do not use this medicine if you are also using astemizole (Hismanal®), cisapride (Propulsid®), dihydroergotamine (Migranal®), ergonovine, ergotamine (Cafergot®), methylergonovine (Methergine®), midazolam (Versed®), pimozide (Orap®), terfenadine (Seldane®), or triazolam (Halcion®). Missed Dose If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. Drug Interactions Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have a history of pancreatitis, diabetes, liver disease, or hemophilia (a bleeding disorder). Your doctor needs to know if you have high cholesterol or triglycerides in your blood, or if you have a family history of these problems. Birth control pills may not work while you are using this medicine. To keep from getting pregnant, use another form of birth control. Other forms include condoms, a diaphragm, or contraceptive foam or jelly. The liquid form of this medicine contains alcohol. Talk to your doctor if you are taking, or plan on taking metronidazole (Flagyl®) or disulfiram (Antabuse®). Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments. This medicine will not keep you from giving HIV to your partner during sex. Make sure you understand and practice safe sex, even if your partner also has HIV. Do not share needles with anyone. You should not breast feed if you have HIV or AIDS, because you may give the infection to your baby through your breast milk. This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. Ask your pharmacist for the Medication Guide if you do not have one. Your doctor might ask you to sign some forms to show that you understand this information.

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