V Letra Information

V Letra is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. Secondary and off-label uses of V Letra have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of V Letra is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of V Letra include Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, V Letra can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of V Letra normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of V Letra is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, V Letra's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the V Letra related warnings section.

V Letra is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Hemophilia as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by V Letra are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of V Letra with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that V Letra is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

V Letra Benefits & Uses
V Letra Dosage & How to Take
V Letra Side Effects
V Letra Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of V Letra with Other Drugs
V Letra Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about V Letra
V Letra Interactions with Food and Alcohol

V Letra Benefits & Uses

V Letra is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

HIV/AIDS

V Letra Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 400 mg lopinavir and 100 mg ritonavir
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 200 mg lopinavir and 50 mg ritonavir
Adult	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 800 mg lopinavir and 200 mg ritonavir
Geriatric	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 800 mg lopinavir and 200 mg ritonavir

V Letra Related Warnings

Is the use of V Letra safe for pregnant women?

V Letra may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take V Letra again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of V Letra safe during breastfeeding?

V Letra may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking V Letra, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of V Letra.
What is the effect of V Letra on the Kidneys?

Using V Letra does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of V Letra on the Liver?

V Letra may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of V Letra on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of V Letra on the heart have been reported.

Severe Interaction of V Letra with Other Drugs

V Letra should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Imipramine

Pindolol

Verapamil

Felodipine

Mild

Diclofenac

Indomethacin

V Letra Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take V Letra unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Graves' Disease
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Diabetes
Pancreatitis
Hemophilia
Liver Disease
Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Heart Disease
Graves' Disease
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about V Letra

Is this V Letra habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that V Letra is addictive.

V Letra Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and V Letra

Some foods when eaten with V Letra can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and V Letra

Taking alcohol with V Letra can be dangerous.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvir (ritonavir)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 810

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 939-941

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Kaletra (lopinavir and ritonavir)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 811

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