LOPINAVIR AND RITONAVIR (Lopinavir and Ritonavir) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

LOPINAVIR AND RITONAVIR

What is the Trade Name for LOPINAVIR AND RITONAVIR?

Lopinavir and Ritonavir

What are the Indications for LOPINAVIR AND RITONAVIR?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Lopinavir and ritonavir is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV- 1 infection in adults and pediatric patients 14 days and older. Limitations of Use: Genotypic or phenotypic testing and/or treatment history should guide the use of lopinavir and ritonavir. The number of baseline lopinavir resistance-associated substitutions affects the virologic response to lopinavir and ritonavir [ see Microbiology (12.4) ] . Lopinavir and ritonavir is an HIV-1 protease inhibitor indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients (14 days and older). ( 1 )

 

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