Raltegravir Benefits & Uses

Raltegravir is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Raltegravir Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: New approved dose is 600 mg film coated tablet, 2 tablet given once daily
Adult	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: New approved dose is 600 mg film coated tablet, 2 tablet given once daily
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose for adolescents weighing 25 kg or more
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Children weighing 25 kg or more

Raltegravir Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Raltegravir is used -

Moderate

Increased Liver Enzymes
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Mild

Infection
Fatigue
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness
Dyspepsia
Insomnia

Raltegravir Related Warnings

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.

Moderate
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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Raltegravir on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Raltegravir on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Raltegravir on the Liver?

Side effects of Raltegravir rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Raltegravir on the Heart?

Raltegravir is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Raltegravir with Other Drugs

Raltegravir should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Aluminium Hydroxide,Magnesium,Simethicone

Calcium Carbonate

Primidone

Phenytoin

Moderate

Atorvastatin

Raltegravir Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Raltegravir unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Graves' Disease
Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Raltegravir

Is this Raltegravir habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Raltegravir is addictive.

No
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.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Raltegravir only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Raltegravir for mental disorders.

No

Raltegravir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Raltegravir

Taking Raltegravir with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
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.

Unknown