Question

Are Aluvia and Dumiva the same medications?

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

8 comments

  1. Christina Antoniadi

    Hello ND and thanks for the question.

    Aluvia and Rilovia are the same medication (Lopinavir/ritonavir), but come with different names

    I can’t see in the common side effects insomnia but it would be good to discuss with your doctor if this is what you are experiencing.

    Sometimes they are able to provide other options for ARVs that might be better tolerated.

    See here for more information: https://i-base.info/qa/17548

  2. ND

    Hi, im on arv treatment, i take Aluvia and Dumiva, but recently they gave me Rilovia, and i can’t sleep at night at all, i stay awake the whole night, but with Aluvia I’m experiencing this, is it normal?

  3. Josh Peasegood

    Hi Sizeka, Rilovia is also the same as Aluvia. They both contain the same medication.

  4. Sizeka

    Thank you for the answer because i got the Rilovia instead of aluvia

  5. Josh Peasegood

    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.

  6. Zamaswazi

    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

  7. Josh Peasegood

    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?

  8. Nobengazi

    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.

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