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INTRODUCTION
Alltera (Ritonavir 50mg & Lopinavir 200mg) 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).
Alltera 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.
USES OF ALLTERA TABLET
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- HIV infection.
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BENEFIT OF ALLTERA TABLET
Alltera Tablet works by preventing the HIV virus from multiplying in your body. It helps control the infection and makes your immune system work better. This lowers your chances of getting complications such as new infections and improves your quality of life. This medicine is always taken in combination with other antiretroviral medicines.
It is not a cure for HIV or AIDS and should not be used to prevent HIV after accidental exposure to a risk. It is important that you take Alltera Tablet 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.
SIDE EFFECT OF ALLTERA TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.
Common Side Effects Of Alltera: –
- Taste change.
- Headache.
- Nausea.
- Vomiting.
- Diarrhea.
- Stomach pain.
- Increased liver enzymes.
- Increased blood lipid level.
- Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand).
SAFETY ADVICE
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Alltera Tablet. Taking this tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. This tablet is safe to use while breastfeeding. It has shown no adverse effect on baby. This tablet is also safe for patients having kidney disease. No dose adjustment of this tablet is needed. But Alltera Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alltera Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of this tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE ALLTERA TABLET
If you miss a dose of Alltera Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
