Description
Raltegravir is a human immunodeficiency virus integrase strand transfer inhibitor (HIV-1 INSTI) indicated:Â Â
- In combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection.Â
- The safety and efficacy of Raltegravir have not been established in children less than 2 years of age
Dosage and Side Effects
Raltegravir can be administered with or without food.
Raltegravir 400 mg film-coated tablets cannot be substituted with Raltegravir 25 mg and 100 mg chewable tablets.Â
Adults Â
- 400 mg film-coated tablet orally, twice daily.
- During coadministration with rifampin in adults, 800 mg twice daily.
Children and AdolescentsÂ
- 12 years of age and older: One 400 mg film-coated tablet orally, twice daily.
- 6 to less than 12 years of age:Â If at least 25 kg in weight: One 400 mg film-coated tablet orally, twice daily OR Chewable tablets: weight based to maximum dose 300 mg twice daily.
- If less than 25 kg in weight: Chewable tablets: weight based to maximum dose 300 mg twice daily.
2 To less than 6 years of age:Â Â
- If at least 10 kg in weight: Chewable tablets: weight based to maximum dose 300 mg twice daily.
- The most common adverse reactions of moderate to severe intensity which occurred at a higher rate than the comparator are insomnia and headache.
Creatine kinase elevations were observed in subjects who received Raltegravir. Myopathy and rhabdomyolysis have been reported. Use with caution in patients at increased risk of myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, such as patients receiving concomitant medications known to cause these conditions.
FAQ's
Is raltegravir FDA approved?
Yes the medicine Raltegravir was approved by the FDA.
What class of drug is raltegravir?
Raltegravir belongs to the class of HIV integrase inhibitors.
When was raltegravir approved?
The FDA approved Raltegravir in 2007.