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Isentress Film Coated Tablets 400 mg — Description, Dosage, Side Effects | PillsCard
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Isentress Film Coated Tablets 400 mg
膜衣錠
INN: RALTEGRAVIR POTASSIUM
Data updated: 2026-04-11
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膜衣錠
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Manufacturer
MSD International GmbH (TW)
ATC Code
J05AJ01
Source
TFDA
USDailyMed:Raltegravir
AU:B3
J05AJ01(WHO)
CA:℞-onlyUK:POM(Prescription only)US:℞-onlyEU:Rx-only
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DB06817
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D06676as salt:D07133
CHEBI:82960
ChEMBL254316Y
471309
RLT (PDBe,RCSB PDB)
DTXSID2048660
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Raltegravir, sold under the brand nameIsentress, is anantiretroviral medicationused, together with othermedication, to treatHIV/AIDS.It may also be used, as part ofpost-exposure prophylaxis, to prevent HIV infection following potential exposure.It is taken by mouth.
Common side effects include trouble sleeping, feeling tired,nausea,high blood sugar, andheadaches.Severe side effects may includeallergic reactionsincludingStevens–Johnson syndrome,muscle breakdown, andliver problems.It is unclear if use duringpregnancyorbreastfeedingis safe.Raltegravir is anHIV integrase strand transfer inhibitorwhich blocks the functioning ofHIV integrasewhich is needed forviral replication.
Raltegravir was approved for medical use in the United States in 2007.It is on theWorld Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.Lamivudine/raltegravir, acombinationwithlamivudine, is also available.
⚠️ Warnings
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver problems or hepatitis B or C, muscle weakness, who are taking other medications, any allergy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
• Avoid stopping of this medication due to short supply. Store sufficient quantity.
• Avoid sexual intercourse during the treatment; otherwise infection may spread.
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Patient may develop Immune Reconstitution Syndrome.