Lopinavir/ritonavir: a protease inhibitor for HIV-1 treatment

被引:19
作者
Barragan, Patricia [1 ]
Podzamczer, Daniel [1 ]
机构
[1] Hosp Univ Bellvitge, Barcelona 08907, Spain
关键词
HIV-1; treatment; lopinavir/ritonavir; protease inhibitor;
D O I
10.1517/14656566.9.13.2363
中图分类号
R9 [药学];
学科分类号
1007 ;
摘要
Background: Lopinavir is a protease inhibitor with high specificity for HIV-1 protease formulated with ritonavir. Numerous clinical trials have shown that lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r) is highly effective as a component of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) regimens for HIV-1 infection. Objective: In this article we provide an overview of the properties of LPV/r and the experience with its use in HIV-infected adults and adolescents. Methods: We reviewed the literature and selected the most important published articles on LPV/r and the latest posters/communications presented in conferences, with particular attention to the clinical efficacy and tolerability of LPV/r in HIV-1 infected patients. Conclusion: LPV/r is highly effective as a component of HAART regimens for HIV-1 infection. There is considerable experience with the drug in both treatment-naive and treatment-experienced patients. In general, LPV/r is well tolerated and its high genetic barrier to resistance favours long-term efficacy.
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页码:2363 / 2375
页数:13
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