Raltegravir 400mg Tablet

Written By Dr. Love Sharma, PhD (Pharmacology), PGDPRA

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:08 AM (IST)

Raltegravir 400mg Tablet is an antiretrovirals. It is used to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that can cause AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). It prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells and clears up your infection.

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Raltegravir (400mg)

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Product introduction

Raltegravir 400mg Tablet is not a cure for HIV or AIDS and only helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body. This helps to lower your risk of getting HIV-related complications and improves your lifespan. It is prescribed in combination with other HIV medicines. Your doctor will recommend the best medicines for you and will decide the doses that you need. Follow the instructions carefully, for all the medicines that you are given. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid taking antacids containing aluminum or magnesium within 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take this medicine. It is important not to miss doses and to keep taking them until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.

Some of the common side effects include insomnia (difficulty sleeping), headache, nausea, dizziness, and muscle pain. These are usually not serious but tell your doctor if they bother you or persist for a longer duration. Rarely, some people may experience a skin reaction or liver damage. Your doctor will closely monitor you for these in the initial period of treatment.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any skin problems or liver or kidney disease. While using it, you may need regular blood tests to check your blood counts and liver function. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Do not have unprotected sex or share personal items like razors or toothbrushes, if you are HIV positive. Talk to your doctor about safe ways like condoms to prevent HIV transmission during sex.

Uses of Raltegravir Tablet

HIV infection

Benefits of Raltegravir Tablet

HIV infection
Raltegravir 400mg Tablet prevents the HIV virus from multiplying in your body. It helps control the infection and makes your immune system work better. This lowers your chances of getting complications such as new infections and improves your quality of life. This medicine is always taken in combination with other antiretroviral medicines.

It is not a cure of HIV or AIDS and should not be used to prevent HIV after accidental exposure to a risk. It is important that you take this medicine as prescribed, following the dosage recommended by your doctor. Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of your combination of medicines and reduces the chances of your HIV infection becoming resistant to antiretroviral medicines. However, taking this medicine will not prevent you from passing HIV to other people.

Side effects of Raltegravir Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Raltegravir

Diarrhea
Dizziness
Fatigue
Headache
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Abnormal dreams
Decreased appetite
Depression
Flatulence
Nightmares
Vomiting
Weakness

How to use Raltegravir Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Raltegravir 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Raltegravir Tablet works

Raltegravir 400mg Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of HIV virus in human cells. Thus stops the HIV virus from producing new viruses.

Quick tips

Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time every day.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Do not take antacids or calcium supplements an hour before or two hours after taking Raltegravir 400mg Tablet.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Raltegravir 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Raltegravir 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Raltegravir 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Raltegravir 400mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Raltegravir 400mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Raltegravir 400mg Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Raltegravir 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Raltegravir 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Raltegravir 400mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

Is raltegravir a protease inhibitor?

No. Raltegravir is an anti HIV drug. It does not have any known inhibitory effect on enzyme protease

What is Raltegravir 400mg Tablet used for?

Raltegravir 400mg Tablet is used for the treatment for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection

How does Raltegravir 400mg Tablet work?

How does Raltegravir 400mg Tablet inhibit HIV viral replication?Raltegravir 400mg Tablet works by inhibiting the action of an enzyme called integrase which is essential for the multiplication and survival of the virus (viral replication), thereby reducing HIV causing virus in the body.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Pyrrolidinone derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Integrase (HIV) inhibitors

Related lab tests

HIV 1 & 2, Ab Western Blot

HIV 1 And 2 Antibody - Chromatography

HIV 1 And 2 Antibody - ELISA

References

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Safrin S. Antiviral Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 866-67.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1192-194.
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Patient concerns

i have unprotected sex with my friend. Can I take any drugs now to prevent any STD/HIV infection

Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello PATIENT to 1mg. There is some medicine for prophylactic but you need to see physician for prescription and better you check HIV status of both partner

hello, one of my frnd suffering with hiv infection from last 2yrs her cd4 is more than 470 and viral load is zero undetectable now she is using art medicines i have doubt that can we have to use art medicine in the whole life or can we stop it once we get viral load zero

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

You still need to be on ART even if the viral load is undetectable

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