Tivicay
Formulated to alleviate retroviral disease to support immune preservation and target viral integrase enzymes.
- Category
- HIV Management
- Active ingredient
- Dolutegravir
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Tivicay, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Tivicay vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Tivicay details
- Alternative names
- dolutegravir
- Therapeutic class
- Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor (INSTI)
- Pharmacological class
- Antiretroviral
- Contraindications
- concurrent dofetilide use; hypersensitivity to dolutegravir
- Minor side effects
- headache; insomnia; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- fatigue; diarrhoea; elevated blood lipids
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- ViiV Healthcare
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Antacids; Rifampin; Carbamazepine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric patients over four weeks and adults.
Serious side effects
hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; severe hypersensitivity reactions, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate retroviral disease to support immune preservation and target viral integrase enzymes.
Mechanism of action
Binds directly to active site of viral integrase, preventing host chromosome insertion of viral DNA.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: Safety verified. Avoid in first trimester unless benefits justify risks. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
What you will receive
Tivicay is the originator brand name, made by ViiV Healthcare. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with ViiV Healthcare.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Dolutegravir is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.