Raltegravir Zentiva
Raltegravir Zentiva is a medicine that helps manage HIV infection by reducing the amount of virus in the blood and strengthening the immune system.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
600 mg
Active Ingredient
Raltegravir potassium
Manufacturer
Zentiva, k.s.
How to Use
Dosage
The recommended dose for adults and children weighing at least 40 kg is 1200 mg once a day, taken as two 600 mg tablets.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with or without food. Do not chew, crush, or break them.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 1200 mg, taken once a day. Do not exceed this dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Decreased appetite
- •Difficulty sleeping, unusual dreams, nightmares, abnormal behavior, deep sadness or feeling worthless
- •Dizziness, headache
- •Fainting
- •Abdominal bloating, stomach pain, diarrhea, excessive gas, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, belching
- •Certain types of rash
- •Tiredness, unusual fatigue or weakness, fever
RARE
- •Herpes infections, including shingles
- •Anemia, including iron deficiency anemia
- •Signs of infection or inflammation
- •Mental disorder
- •Suicidal thoughts or attempts
- •Gastritis (stomach inflammation)
- •Liver inflammation
- •Liver failure
- •Allergic rash
- •Certain kidney problems
- •Hair follicle inflammation
- •Flu
- •Viral skin infection
- •Vomiting or diarrhea due to infection
- •Upper respiratory infection
- •Lymph node abscess
- •Warts
- •Lymph node pain
- •Low white blood cell count that fights infection
- •Swollen glands in neck, armpit, and groin
- •Increased appetite
- •Diabetes
- •Strong thirst
- •Significant weight loss
- •Changes in body fat
- •Anxiety
- •Confusion
- •Depressed mood
- •Mood changes
- •Panic attacks
- •Memory loss
- •Hand pain due to nerve compression
- •Lack of attention
- •Dizziness when standing up quickly
- •Changes in taste
- •Increased drowsiness
- •Lack of energy
- •Forgetfulness
- •Migraine
- •Numbness, tingling, or weakness in arms and/or legs
- •Tension headache
- •Tremors
- •Poor sleep quality
- •Vision disturbances
- •Ringing or other continuous sounds in the ears
- •Heart palpitations
- •Slow or fast/irregular heartbeats
- •Hot flashes
- •High blood pressure
- •Hoarse, raspy or strained voice
- •Nosebleeds
- •Stuffy nose
- •Upper abdominal pain
- •Rectal problems
- •Constipation
- •Dry mouth
- •Heartburn
- •Pain when swallowing
- •Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
- •Stomach or duodenal ulcer
- •Rectal bleeding
- •Stomach ache
- •Gum inflammation
- •Tongue swelling, redness, and tenderness
- •Fat accumulation in the liver
- •Acne
- •Unusual hair loss or thinning
- •Skin redness
- •Unusual body fat distribution (e.g., less fat in arms/legs, more fat in abdomen)
- •Excessive sweating
- •Night sweats
- •Thickened and itchy skin
- •Skin sores
- •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
- •Decreased bone mineral density
- •Kidney stones
- •Frequent urination at night
- •Kidney cyst
- •Erectile dysfunction
- •Breast enlargement in men
- •Menopause symptoms
- •Chest symptoms
- •Chills
- •Facial swelling
- •Nervousness
- •General malaise (feeling unwell)
- •Lump in neck
- •Swollen hands, ankles, or feet
- •Weight gain
- •Increased waist circumference
- •Hyperactivity (in children and adolescents)
Important Warnings
- Talk to your doctor before starting. This medicine does not cure HIV, and you need regular doctor visits during treatment.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of depression or mental illness, as this medicine can cause or worsen mood problems.
- Contact your doctor if you experience joint stiffness, aches, or difficulty moving, as this could be a sign of bone disease.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver problems or have had hepatitis B or C.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you have symptoms of infection like fever or feeling unwell, or if you notice muscle weakness, heart palpitations, or tremors.
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- Contact your doctor immediately if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you develop a rash, as this could be a sign of a serious reaction.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, including over-the-counter ones, to avoid harmful interactions.