Raltegravir Viatris
Raltegravir Viatris is an antiviral medicine used to treat HIV infection by lowering the amount of virus in your body and helping your immune system fight off infections.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
600 mg
Active Ingredient
Raltegravir potassium
Manufacturer
Viatris Limited
How to Use
Dosage
The recommended dose is 1200 mg, taken as two 600 mg tablets once a day.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole. Do not chew, crush, or split them. You can take this medicine with or without food.
Important
Do not take more tablets than your doctor recommends.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Reduced appetite
- •Trouble sleeping, unusual dreams, nightmares, abnormal behavior, feeling deeply sad or worthless
- •Dizziness, headache
- •Feeling faint
- •Bloating, stomach pain, diarrhea, increased gas in the stomach or intestines, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, burping
- •Certain types of rash (more common when used with darunavir)
- •Fatigue, unusual tiredness or weakness, fever
- •Increased liver enzyme levels in blood, abnormal white blood cells, increased blood fat levels, increased salivary gland or pancreas enzyme levels
RARE
- •Herpes infections, including shingles
- •Anemia, including anemia caused by iron deficiency
- •Signs and symptoms of infection or inflammation
- •Mental disorder
- •Suicidal thoughts or attempts
- •Gastritis (stomach inflammation)
- •Hepatitis (liver inflammation)
- •Liver failure
- •Allergic rash
- •Certain kidney problems
- •Taking a larger dose of medicine than recommended
- •Folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles)
- •Influenza (flu)
- •Viral skin infection
- •Vomiting or diarrhea due to infection
- •Upper respiratory tract infection
- •Lymph node abscess
- •Wart
- •Lymph node pain
- •Low white blood cell count (cells that fight infection)
- •Swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, and groin
- •Increased appetite
- •Diabetes
- •High cholesterol and fat levels in the blood
- •High blood sugar levels
- •Excessive thirst
- •Significant weight loss
- •Body fat disorder
- •Anxiety
- •Confusion
- •Depressed mood
- •Mood changes
- •Panic attack
- •Memory loss
- •Carpal tunnel syndrome (hand pain due to nerve compression)
- •Attention disorder
- •Dizziness when standing up quickly
- •Taste changes
- •Increased sleepiness
- •Feeling of weakness
- •Forgetfulness
- •Migraine headache
- •Reduced sensation
- •Numbness or weakness in arms and/or legs
- •Tingling sensation
- •Drowsiness
- •Tension headache
- •Tremor
- •Poor sleep quality
- •Vision problems
- •Ringing, buzzing, or other constant sounds in ears
- •Heart palpitations
- •Slow heart rate
- •Fast or irregular heart rate
- •Hot flashes
- •High blood pressure
- •Hoarse, husky, or tight voice
- •Nosebleed
- •Stuffy nose
- •Upper abdominal pain
- •Rectal discomfort
- •Constipation
- •Dry mouth
- •Heartburn
- •Pain when swallowing
- •Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
- •Stomach or duodenal ulcer
- •Rectal bleeding
- •Stomach problems
- •Gingivitis (gum inflammation)
- •Swollen, red, and sore tongue
- •Fat accumulation in the liver
- •Acne
- •Unusual hair loss or thinning
- •Skin redness
- •Abnormal body fat distribution, including less fat in legs, arms, and face, and more fat in the abdomen
- •Excessive sweating
- •Night sweats
- •Thickened skin with itching from repeated scratching
- •Skin damage
- •Dry skin
- •Joint pain
- •Painful joint disease
- •Back pain
- •Bone or muscle pain
- •Muscle tenderness or weakness
- •Neck pain
- •Arm or leg pain
- •Tendon inflammation
- •Reduced bone mineral density
- •Kidney stones
- •Need to urinate at night
- •Bladder problems
- •Erectile dysfunction
- •Breast enlargement in men
- •Menopause symptoms
- •Chest symptoms
- •Chills
- •Facial swelling
- •Feeling nervous
- •General discomfort or feeling unwell
- •Lump in the neck
- •Swollen hands, ankles, or feet
- •Pain
- •Low white blood cell count
- •Low platelet count (cells that help blood clot)
- •Blood test indicating poor kidney function
- •High blood sugar
- •Increased muscle enzyme levels in the blood
- •Sugar in urine
- •Red blood cells in urine
- •Weight gain
- •Increased waist circumference
- •Low blood protein (albumin)
- •Prolonged blood clotting time
- •Hyperactivity (in children and adolescents)
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to raltegravir or any of its other ingredients.
- This medicine does not cure HIV infection; you can still get other infections and pass HIV to others, so regular doctor visits are important.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of depression or mental illness, especially if you have thoughts of harming yourself.
- Contact your doctor if you experience joint stiffness, pain (especially in your hips, knees, or shoulders), or have trouble moving.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of liver problems, including hepatitis B or C.
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- Immediately tell your doctor if you notice any new signs of infection (like fever) or inflammation, including muscle weakness, weakness starting in hands/feet, heart palpitations, trembling, or hyperactivity.
- Contact your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness while taking this medicine.
- See your doctor immediately if you develop a rash, as severe and life-threatening skin reactions have been reported with this medicine.
- Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel dizzy after taking this medicine.
- If you are HIV-positive, it is not recommended to breastfeed, as the HIV infection can be passed to your baby through breast milk.