Tivicay
Dolutegravir tablets for HIV-1 infection. It blocks an enzyme the virus needs to copy itself into cells.
- Category
- HIV Management
- Active ingredient
- Dolutegravir
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg
This listing uses Tivicay as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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
Dolutegravir tablets for HIV-1 infection. It blocks an enzyme the virus needs to copy itself into cells.
Mechanism of action
Binds directly to active site of viral integrase, preventing host chromosome insertion of viral DNA.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid in first trimester unless benefits justify risks. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
What you will receive
Tivicay is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Dolutegravir, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.