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raltegravir
What is the most important information I should know about raltegravir?Before using raltegravir, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have a muscle disorder, kidney disease, or liver disease.
Taking raltegravir will not prevent you from passing HIV to other people through unprotected sex or sharing of needles. Talk with your doctor about safe methods of preventing HIV transmission during sex, such as using a condom and spermicide. Sharing drug or medicine needles is never safe, even for a healthy person.
What is raltegravir?Raltegravir is an antiviral medication that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in your body. Raltegravir is used to treat HIV, which causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This medication is usually given to people who have a strain of the virus that is resistant to other antiviral medications. Raltegravir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS. Raltegravir may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking raltegravir?
Before using raltegravir, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take raltegravir.
Your name may need to be listed on an antiviral pregnancy registry if you become pregnant while you taking this medication. The purpose of this registry is to track the outcome of the pregnancy and delivery to evaluate whether raltegravir had any effect on the baby.
How should I take raltegravir?Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. You may take raltegravir with or without food. It is important to use nelfinavir regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely. HIV/AIDS is usually treated with a combination of different drugs. To best treat your condition, use all of your medications as directed by your doctor. Be sure to read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each of your medications. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without advice from your doctor. Every person with HIV or AIDS should remain under the care of a doctor.
What happens if I miss a dose?Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose. What happens if I overdose?
Symptoms of a raltegravir overdose are not known. What should I avoid while taking raltegravir?
What are the possible side effects of raltegravir?
Less serious side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. What other drugs will affect raltegravir?The following drugs can interact with raltegravir. Tell your doctor if you are using any of these:
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with raltegravir. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor. Where can I get more information?Your pharmacist can provide more information about raltegravir.
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