Kaletra Dosages

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Kaletra dosage correct for my son?

My son was recently put on Kaletra in addition to Sustiva and lamivudine. He was started on 3 capsules (400mg lopinavir/ 100mg rotonavir)two times a day. My little boy is 33kg and the label gives 3 capsules as the recommended dosage for an adult....

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

The pediatric dose of Kaletra is 10mg/kg twice daily which would work out to 330mg, which is slightly lower than the dose you son is receiving. However, there is a drug interaction with Sustiva which lowers the blood levels of Kaletra. So when they... Read more »

Kaletra & Agenerase dosage adjustment

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Kaletra (Lopinavir/Ritonavir) Oral Solution Label Changes Related to Toxicity in Preterm Neonates

On February 24, 2011, FDA approved changes to the Kaletra (lopinavir/ritonavir) Oral Solution product label related to toxicity in preterm neonates secondary to adverse events related lopinavir and/or the inactive ingredients propylene glycol and... Read more »

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Johnson & Johnson Says Prezista Matches Kaletra in HIV Trial

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Kaletra

Brand name: Kaletra Generic name: lopinavir/ritonavir, or LPV/r Class: Protease inhibitor (PI) Manufacturer: Abbott Laboratories, www.kaletra.com , (800) 222-6885 AWP: $904.99/month for tablets, $420.95 for 160 mL solution Standard... Read more »

Lopinavir + Ritonavir (Kaletra)

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Posted by Lovinlife, 3 Replies

Has anybody taken kaletra? I just started it. Am wondering what I can expect....... Read more »

Use of medication Kaletra

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WANTED "KALETRA" USERS

Individuals currently taking the medication KALETRA are invited to participate in a "quality of life" study, consisting of a brief telephone discussion. Confidentiality is guaranteed. Compensation of $20.00 (U.S.). Please... Read more »

Use of medication KALETRA

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WANTED KALETRA USERS

Individuals currently taking the medication KALETRA are invited to participate in a "quality of life" study, consisting of a brief telephone discussion. Confidentiality is guaranteed. Compensation of $20.00 (U.S.) Please call... Read more »

Use of medication "KALETRA"

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