Raltegravir Dosing

Raltegravir dosing guidelines are the same for everyone, regardless of age, weight, or other existing medical conditions. The dose for treating adults with HIV or AIDS is one 400-mg tablet, taken twice daily. You should make sure that you do not miss your raltegravir doses, as doing so can cause the HIV virus to become resistant to the drug.

 

Raltegravir Dosing: An Introduction

There is only one standard dose of raltegravir (Isentress™). As always, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 

Raltegravir Dosing for HIV or AIDS

The recommended dose of raltegravir for treating adults with HIV or AIDS is raltegravir 400 mg twice daily.
 

General Information on Dosing With Raltegravir

Considerations for people taking raltegravir include the following:
 
  • The medication comes in tablet form. It is usually taken by mouth twice daily.
     
  • You can take raltegravir with or without food. If the medication bothers your stomach, try taking it with food.
     
  • Try to take raltegravir at the same times every day to maintain an even level in your blood.
     
  • For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. It is very important that you closely follow your healthcare provider's instructions on taking raltegravir. Missing doses can increase the chance of the virus developing a resistance to the drug, thereby making it less effective.
     
  • If you are unsure about anything related to raltegravir dosing, please talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Do not stop taking the drug without first discussing it with your healthcare provider.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;