Question
Are Aluvia and Dumiva the same medications?
27 August 2021. Related: All topics, Starting treatment.
Hi there.
Are Aluvia and Dumiva the same medications?
Answer
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Aluvia and Dumiva are two different medicines that are often used together to make a complete treatment for HIV.
Aluvia contains lopinavir and ritonavir. In some countries it is called Kaletra.
https://i-base.info/guides/3547
Dumiva contains abacavir and lamivudine. The original versions were called Kivexa or Epzicom.
https://i-base.info/guides/3513
Different drug companies make the same medicines. The different brand names can make it confusing, but these medicines are all just as good. Looking for the active ingredient is the best way to know if your meds have changed.
This link lists some of the most widely used brands in different countries.
Generic HIV drugs
https://i-base.info/guides/12423
Hi Sizeka, Rilovia is also the same as Aluvia. They both contain the same medication.
Thank you for the answer because i got the Rilovia instead of aluvia
Hi Zamaswazi, Aluvia and Rilovia are the same medication. They both include lopinovir and ritonavir. They have different names because they are made by different manufacturers. This does not change how the work. The difference is how they look and their name. This will not effect your treatment.
Hi how are you my name is Zamaswazi i have problem I’m taking Aluvia pills then this month they send me Rilovia pills I don’t take them i dont know if it a mistake or it a same thing as Aluvia pills
Hi Nobengazi, Aluvia is lopinavir and ritonavir. Aluvia is the generic name of this combination. Because they are the same there should be no reason for these side effects she is experiencing. How long has she been taking Aluvia for? and does she take any other HIV medication? Has your sister spoken to a doctor about these symptoms?
C M Sega is my sister since October after receiving Lopinavi/Ritonav 200/50mg
At night she react as if she got hot flushes and ichy. Can you assist in this regard but before when Using Aluvia she was fine.