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Lopinavir

Generic Name
Lopinavir
Brand Names
Kaletra, Lopinavir/Ritonavir Viatris (previously Ritonavir Mylan)
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C37H48N4O5
CAS Number
192725-17-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
2494G1JF75

Overview

Lopinavir is an antiretroviral protease inhibitor used in combination with other antiretrovirals in the treatment of HIV-1 infection. Lopinavir is marketed and administered exclusively in combination with ritonavir - this combination, first marketed by Abbott under the brand name Kaletra in 2000, is necessary due to lopinavir's poor oral bioavailability and extensive biotransformation. Ritonavir is a potent inhibitor of the enzymes responsible for lopinavir metabolism, and its co-administration "boosts" lopinavir exposure and improves antiviral activity. Like many other protease inhibitors (e.g. saquinavir, nelfinavir), lopinavir is a peptidomimetic molecule - it contains a hydroxyethylene scaffold that mimics the peptide linkage typically targeted by the HIV-1 protease enzyme but which itself cannot be cleaved, thus preventing the activity of the HIV-1 protease. Lopinavir was previously under investigation in combination with ritonavir for the treatment of COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2.

Indication

用于高效抗逆转录病毒疗法(HAART)的组成药物。

Associated Conditions

  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) Infection

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
AbbVie Inc.
0074-6799
ORAL
200 mg in 1 1
7/10/2023
Lannett Company, Inc.
0527-1947
ORAL
80 mg in 1 mL
11/18/2020
AbbVie Inc.
0074-3956
ORAL
80 mg in 1 mL
7/10/2023
Mylan Laboratories Limited
65015-299
ORAL
40 mg in 50 mg
2/6/2019
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
68071-2949
ORAL
200 mg in 1 1
3/6/2023
Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
31722-603
ORAL
100 mg in 1 1
6/3/2021
Laurus Labs Limited
42385-933
ORAL
100 mg in 1 1
3/23/2022
AbbVie Inc.
0074-0522
ORAL
100 mg in 1 1
7/10/2023
Laurus Labs Limited
42385-934
ORAL
200 mg in 1 1
3/23/2022
Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
31722-556
ORAL
200 mg in 1 1
6/3/2021

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
KALETRA ORAL SOLUTION
SIN11492P
SYRUP
80 mg
4/18/2001
Kaletra Tablet 200mg/50mg
SIN13250P
TABLET, FILM COATED
200.0mg
4/12/2007

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
LOPINAVIR AND RITONAVIR TABLETS USP 100MG/25MG
N/A
N/A
N/A
5/20/2020

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
KALETRA TABLETS lopinavir 200mg and ritonavir 50mg tablets bottle
121055
Medicine
A
5/24/2006
KALETRA oral solution bottle
78627
Medicine
A
8/7/2001

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