Title:

Abbott's New Tablet Formulation Of Kaletra(R) (lopinavir/ritonavir) Approved In Europe

Date:

4th July 2006

Author:

Susan Wileman Medicines Information Technician

 

Source -  MediLexicon – Abbott  has announced that it has received marketing authorisation from the European Commission for the tablet formulation of Kaletra(R) (lopinavir/ritonavir), a new, more convenient version of the leading protease inhibitor (PI) prescribed worldwide for the treatment of HIV. The new formulation does not require refrigeration and will reduce the number of tablets required to achieve the recommended daily dose, when compared with the soft capsules.

For more information go to: http://www.pharma-lexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=46463

Prepared by Susan Wileman Medicines Information Technician

Date of Preparation: 4th July 2006