LOPIMUNE TABLET
Generic : Ritonavir (50mg) + Lopinavir (200mg)
Treatment : HIV Infection
Pack size : 60 (Tablet)
Manufacturer : Cipla Ltd
Made In : INDIA
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Lopimune Tablet is a combination of antiretrovirals medicines. It is prescribed to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. It boosts up the immunity to fight against HIV to manage or treat AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).
Lopimune Tablet restricts the growth of HIV in the body and reduces the risk of getting HIV-related complications to improve the lifespan of an individual. The medicine should be taken with food for better efficacy. Taking these medicines regularly at the same time increases their effectiveness. A dose of this medicine should not be missed as it can affect your recovery. It is important to complete the full course of the treatment until your doctor advises you to stop it. Sudden discontinuation of the treatment may affect the potency of the medicine.
Before starting with the treatment, you should consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have any health condition. Your doctor may suggest regular laboratory tests to check your blood counts, kidney and liver functions, and other health conditions. If you are HIV positive, you should not breastfeed or share personal belongings like razors or toothbrushes. Consult your doctor to know about safe sex methods in order to prevent transmission of HIV during intercourse.
BENEFITS OF LOPIMUNE TABLET
In HIV infection
It is not a cure of HIV or AIDS and should not be used to prevent HIV after accidental exposure to a risk. It is important that you take this medicine as prescribed, following the dosage recommended by your doctor. Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of your combination of medicines and reduces the chances of your HIV infection becoming resistant to antiretroviral medicines. However, taking this medicine will not prevent you from passing HIV to other people.
HOW TO USE LOPIMUNE TABLET
HOW LOPIMUNE TABLET WORKS
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
Pregnancy
Breast feeding
Driving
Kidney
Liver
INTERACTION WITH DRUGS
- ASTEMIZOLE
- TERFENADINE
- TRIAZOLAM
- MIDAZOLAM
- QUETIAPINE
- PIMOZIDE
- LURASIDONE
- SIMVASTATIN
- LOVASTATIN
- FUSIDIC ACID
- SILDENAFIL
- VARDENAFIL
- AVANAFIL
- CISAPRIDE
- DRONEDARONE
- AMIODARONE
- DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
- METHYLERGONOVINE
- ERGOTAMINE
- ERGONOVINE
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE LOPIMUNE TABLET?
SIDE EFFECTS
Common side effects of Lopimune
- Taste change
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Increased liver enzymes
- Increased blood lipid level
- Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pack size – 60
pack form – tablet
MORE INFORMATION
Information Leaflet
Always read the patient information leaflet before commencing treatment.
Important: We advise you to always read the patient information leaflet inside the medication box, as the generic medication may not always entirely match the patient information leaflet listed. Please contact us if you have any questions.
