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AccessPak for HIV PEP Expanded with Kaletra Side Effects

Generic name: emtricitabine / lopinavir / ritonavir / tenofovir

Note: This document contains side effect information about emtricitabine / lopinavir / ritonavir / tenofovir. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name AccessPak for HIV PEP Expanded with Kaletra.

Applies to emtricitabine / lopinavir / ritonavir / tenofovir: oral kit.

You should not take this medicine if you have severe liver or kidney disease, or if you are allergic to emtricitabine (Emtriva, Atripla), lopinavir (Kaletra), ritonavir (Norvir), or tenofovir (Viread). Do not take this medicine with other medicines that also contain emtricitabine or tenofovir (Atripla, Emtriva, Viread).

Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with emtricitabine, lopinavir, ritonavir, and tenofovir. Your doctor may need to change your treatment plan if you use certain medicines.

Get emergency medical help if you have even mild symptoms such as: muscle pain or weakness, numb or cold feeling in your arms and legs, trouble breathing, stomach pain, nausea with vomiting, fast or uneven heart rate, dizziness, or feeling very weak or tired.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Early symptoms of lactic acidosis may get worse over time and this condition can be fatal. Get emergency medical help if you have even mild symptoms: muscle pain or weakness, numb or cold feeling in your arms and legs, trouble breathing, stomach pain, nausea with vomiting, fast or uneven heart rate, dizziness, or feeling very weak or tired.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

Common side effects may include:

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.