Compare Kaletra vs. Aptivus
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats HIV infection.
Kaletra (lopinavir / ritonavir) is not commonly used to treat HIV because of its side effects and the number of pills you have to take daily.
Treats HIV infection.
Aptivus (tipranavir) is not the first-choice treatment for HIV because it can cause more side effects and drug interactions than similar alternatives.
Upsides
- Kaletra (lopinavir / ritonavir) can be taken once or twice daily.
- Tablets can be taken with or without food.
- An oral solution is available if tablets are hard to swallow.
- Aptivus (tipranavir) comes in liquid form if you have trouble swallowing pills.
- Children as young as 2 years old can use Aptivus (tipranavir) safely and effectively.
Downsides
- Has more side-effects compared to newer medicines that work like it.
- You may have to take up to 4 tablets to meet your required daily dose.
- Interacts with many other medicines and supplements.
- Can increase your risk for a heart attack.
- Aptivus (tipranavir) can cause high cholesterol and high blood sugars.
- Aptivus (tipranavir) isn't a good option if you have a sulfa allergy.
- Use barrier contraceptives, like condoms, when taking Aptivus (tipranavir) because it can make birth control pills less effective.
- Aptivus (tipranavir) should always be taken with Norvir (ritonavir) to be effective.
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Dosage forms
- Pill
- Liquid
- Pill
- Liquid
Price
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Side effects
35possible side effects
- Diarrhea20%
- Upper respiratory tract infection14%
- Nausea10%
- Fatigue and weakness8%
- Lower respiratory tract infection8%
- Vomiting7%
- High cholesterol7%
- Bone, joint and back pain7%
- Abdominal pain6%
- High fats6%
- Headaches including migraines6%
- Hepatitis and changes in liver function tests4%
- Insomnia4%
- Anxiety4%
- Skin rashes4%
- Inflammation in the stomach or intestines3%
- Skin allergies, hives and facial swelling3%
- Skin infections3%
- Anemia2%
- Decreased white blood cells2%
- Indigestion2%
- Pancreatitis2%
- Acid reflux2%
- Hemorrhoids2%
- Weight loss2%
- Loss of appetite2%
- Muscle pain2%
- Nerve damage2%
- Dizziness2%
- Erectile dysfunction2%
- Menstrual bleeding problems2%
- Changes in fat distribution2%
- Eczema2%
- Night sweats2%
- High blood pressure2%
20possible side effects
- Diarrhea15%
- Nausea9%
- Fever8%
- Vomiting6%
- Fatigue6%
- Headache5%
- Abdominal pain4%
- High triglycerides4%
- Low red blood cells3%
- Decreased weight3%
- High cholesterol3%
- Rash3%
- Low white blood cells2%
- Upper abdominal pain2%
- Elevated liver function tests2%
- Dehydration2%
- Muscle pain2%
- Nerve damage2%
- Insomnia2%
- Shortness of breath2%
Risks and risk factors
- Liver damage
- History of liver damage
- Hepatitis B or C
- Heart (atrioventricular) block
- Use with other QT or PR prolonging drugs
- History of heart disease
- Low potassium levels
- Immune recovery syndrome
- HIV
- Exposure to other infections
- Start of a new HIV medication
- Change in HIV therapy
- Fat redistribution
- New or worsening diabetes
- Use of protease inhibitors
- Diabetes
- Pancreatitis
- Advanced HIV disease
- History of pancreatitis
- Bleeding in the brain
- Immune reconstitution syndrome
- HIV
- Exposure to other infections
- Start of a new HIV medication
- Change in HIV therapy
- Liver damage
- History of liver damage
- Hepatitis B or C
- Rash
- Sulfa allergy
- Fat redistribution
- HIV treatment