Generic name:raltegravir [ ral-TEG-ra-veer ]
Brand names: Isentress, Isentress HD
Drug class:Integrase strand transfer inhibitor
What is Isentress?
Isentress belongs to a group of antiretroviral drugs that prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body.
Isentress is medication used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Raltegravir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.
Isentress is for use in adults and children who weigh at least 4.4 pounds (2 kilograms). Isentress HD 600mg tablets are for use in adults, and in children weighing at least 88 pounds (40 kg).
Warnings
Isentress may cause a severe skin reaction that can be fatal. Stop taking this medicine and get emergency medical help if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.
In rare cases, raltegravir can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, unusual tiredness, and dark-colored urine.
Isentress may cause a severe skin reaction that can be fatal. Stop taking this medicine and get emergency medical help if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.
Before using Isentress, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have a muscle disorder, kidney disease, or liver disease.
HIV can be passed to your baby if you are not properly treated during pregnancy. Take all of your HIV medicines as directed to control your infection. Women with HIV or AIDS ...
