raltegravir(Isentress, Isentress HD)
Integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI)
Pronunciation
/rælˈtɛɡrəvɪr/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- raltegravir
- Brand names
- Isentress, Isentress HD
- Therapeutic class
- Integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take twice daily (or once daily for HD); chewable tablet may be used.
- Do not take with aluminum/magnesium antacids.
- Report unexplained muscle pain or dark urine.
- Report rash, fever, or new depression symptoms.
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