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Raltegravir is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Raltegravir have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Raltegravir depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Raltegravir is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Geriatric |
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Adult |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Raltegravir is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Raltegravir safe for pregnant women?
Raltegravir may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Raltegravir again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Raltegravir safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Raltegravir. Immediately discontinue Raltegravir if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Raltegravir on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Raltegravir on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Raltegravir on the Liver?
Side effects of Raltegravir rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Raltegravir on the Heart?
Raltegravir is not harmful for the heart.
Raltegravir should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Raltegravir unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Raltegravir habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Raltegravir is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Raltegravir you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Raltegravir only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Raltegravir for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Raltegravir
Taking Raltegravir with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Raltegravir
Information about the interaction of Raltegravir and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Isentress (raltegravir)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 811
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1079-1081