What is raltegravir potassium used for?

What is raltegravir potassium used for?

Raltegravir is used along with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in adults and children who weigh at least 4.5 lbs (2 kg). Raltegravir is in a class of medications called HIV integrase inhibitors. It works by decreasing the amount of HIV in the blood.

How effective is Isentress and Truvada?

Having an undetectable viral load means that a person’s HIV is under control. At the end of the study, 66% of people who took Isentress plus Truvada had an undetectable viral load. This was compared to 60% of people who took efavirenz plus Truvada.

Is raltegravir a prodrug?

Discovery of MK-8970: an acetal carbonate prodrug of raltegravir with enhanced colonic absorption. ChemMedChem.

Who makes raltegravir?

Merck Receives FDA Approval of ISENTRESS® HD (raltegravir), a New Once-Daily Option, in Combination with Other Antiretroviral Agents, for the Treatment of HIV-1 Infection in Appropriate Patients.

What is raltegravir 400mg?

Raltegravir is an integrase strand transfer inhibitor active against the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1). Raltegravir inhibits the catalytic activity of integrase, an HIV-encoded enzyme that is required for viral replication.

Can you split raltegravir?

Raltegravir Isentress Film coated tablets should not be chewed, crushed or split due to anticipated changes in the pharmacokinetic profile.

Can you take Truvada and raltegravir together?

Isentress (raltegravir) combined with Truvada (tenofovir plus emtricitabine) was “extremely well tolerated” as post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) following high-risk sexual activity in a small study conducted by a team of researchers at Fenway Health in Boston.

Can I take Truvada and Isentress together?

Isentress should be taken at the same time each day and can be taken with or without food. Taking the medicines at the same times each day is extremely important if they are to be as effective as possible. One dose can be taken at the same time as Truvada if you wish.

Can you drink on raltegravir?

You may drink moderate amounts of alcohol while taking these medicines (within normal recommended safe limits). With this treatment there is a risk of problems developing if you are taking other medication or if you have other medical problems (eg kidney or liver problems).