Emletra 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).
Emletra 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
- Uses:
- Used in the treatment of HIV infection in adults and children.
- Helps to lower viral load and can improve immune function when used as part of a comprehensive antiretroviral therapy regimen.
- Mechanism of Action:
- Lopinavir is a protease inhibitor, which works by interfering with the virus’s ability to replicate.
- Ritonavir is also a protease inhibitor but is used in lower doses to enhance the effect of Lopinavir by increasing its levels in the body through inhibition of certain enzymes in the liver that metabolize Lopinavir.
- Drug Interactions:
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- Ritonavir can alter the metabolism of many other medications, so it’s important to inform healthcare providers of all drugs currently being taken.
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Side effects of Emletra Tablet
- Taste change
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Increased liver enzymes
- Increased blood lipid level
Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
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