• Classification: Due to the popularity of Lexiva (fosamprenavir), Agenerase is no longer available. If you are taking Agenerase, contact your doctor for further instructions.
• Kaletra (Lopinavir + Norvir)
• Classification:Protease Inhibitor (PI)
• Form:Capsules containing 133mg of Lopinavir and 33mg of Norvir that acts as a PI booster.
• Dosage:Three capsules twice each day.
• Four capsules twice per day when used with Sustiva or Viramune.
• Instructions:Kaletra should be taken with food.
• Capsules should be refrigerated and kept out of extreme heat to avoid melting.
• Side effects to report to your physician:
•  Fatigue
•  Headache
• Nausea / vomiting / diarrhea
• Elevated cholesterol and triglycerides
• Drug interactions or incompatibility:
• Viagra doses need to be lowered when taking any PI.
• Do not take St. John's Wort when taking a PI.

• The individual drug Norvir should not be taken in combination with Kaletra.

• Protease Inhibitor (PI)
• Form:
• 150mg capsules
• Dosage:
• Eight 150mg capsules twice each day.
• Instructions:
• May be taken with or without food, but taking with food will help ease nausea.
• Side effects to report to your doctor:
• Headache
• Increased cholesterol and triglycerides levels
• Nausea / vomiting / diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Rash (should be reported immediately)
• Numbing sensation of the skin

•  Increased blood sugar (characterized by increased thirst, weight loss, increased urination, and fatigue)

• Drug interactions or incompatibility:
• Agenerase also contains vitamin E, therefore vitamin E supplements should not be used while taking Agenerase.
• The drugs Hismanal, Propulsid, Halcion or Versed should not be taken with Agenerase.
• Rifampin (a treatment for TB) lowers Agenerase levels in the blood and therefore should not be used

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