Raltegravir

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PEP : Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

Raltegravir

Written by Icetim, Translated by Icetim and Dannie, Medically Approved by Dr. Wichakorn on 30 JUNE 2020

Trade Name: 
ISENTRESS®

Generic Name: 

Raltegravir 400 mg

Mechanism of Action: 
The drug inhibits the activity of HIV-1 integrase, which impedes the insertion of HIV-1 DNA into the host cell genome. Integrase is a vital enzyme that catalyzes two, which must occur for viral DNA insertion into the host DNA. Primarily, it removes two deoxynucleotides from the 3 ends of the viral DNA. When the reaction is complete, the enzyme is also responsible for covalently binding viral DNA to that of the host cell.
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Indication: 
Raltegravir indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adult patients. To improve the chance of fighting HIV-1 infection, raltegravir must be taken with other HIV medicines.
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Other Indication: 
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

Side effect:
The most common side effects were insomnia, headache, nausea, dizziness, and fatigue.
The most commonly reported side effects included diarrhea, nausea, headache, nasopharyngitis, fatigue, abdominal pain, and vomiting
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Drug Interaction:
There are 11 major drug interactions
aluminum carbonate
• aluminum hydroxide
 calcium carbonate
dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate
magaldrate
magnesium carbonate
magnesium hydroxide
rifampin
 zinc acetate
• zinc gluconate
• zinc sulfate
There are 4 disease interactions with raltegravir which include:
• hemodialysis
• liver disease
• myopathy/rhabdomyolysis
• PKU

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Pregnancy:
• Raltegravir should be used in pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Raltegravir is classified as FDA pregnancy risk category C. 

• Breastfeeding is not recommended during use of this drug.

 

Alcohol, Drug and Supplement:
No alcohol and supplements interactions were found.

 

Availability:
Prescription only. Contact PULSE CLINIC.

 

References:
https://www.medicinenet.com/raltegravir 
https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/raltegravir-index.html
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/isentress-side-effects.html
http://www.antimicrobe.org/d98.asp 

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