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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
INN: lamivudine;raltegravir potassium
Data updated: 2026-05-12
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Manufacturer
Merck Sharp Dohme Limited
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ATC Code
J05AR16
Source
EMA · EMEA/H/C/003823
USDailyMed:Raltegravir
AU:B3
J05AJ01(WHO)
CA:℞-onlyUK:POM(Prescription only)US:℞-onlyEU:Rx-only
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D06676as salt:D07133
CHEBI:82960
ChEMBL254316Y
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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.