Review the side-effects of Lopinavir and Ritonavir as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Diarrhea.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, indigestion, flatulence.
General - Weakness.
Metabolic- Decreased weight and appetite.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain.
Central Nervous System - Headache, tingling, sleeplessness, depression, libido decreased.
Skin - Rash.
Heart - Dilatation of blood vessels.
• Patients may develop new-onset of hyperglycemia or high blood glucose.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Diarrhea.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, indigestion, flatulence.
General - Weakness.
Metabolic- Decreased weight and appetite.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain.
Central Nervous System - Headache, tingling, sleeplessness, depression, libido decreased.
Skin - Rash.
Heart - Dilatation of blood vessels.
Other Precautions :
• Oral solution should not be used in preterm neonates in the immediate postnatal period due to possible side effects.• Patients may develop new-onset of hyperglycemia or high blood glucose.
