Bictegravir

Classification - HIV medicine

What is a Bictegravir combination tablet?

It is an antiviral medicine.

It is widely used to treat HIV infection.

It is often formulated in combination with other antivirals like-

Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide

What are Bictegravir combination tablet uses?

It is given in combination with other antivirals.

It is used to treat -

Initial HIV treatment

Post -exposure HIV prophylaxis

How does Bictegravir tablet work?

It blocks the enzyme in the HIV virus.

It inhibits the viral cell multiplication.

It is combined with other drugs.

It offers multi-target inhibition.

The potent combination significantly lowers the viral count.

What are Bictegravir tablet side effects?

It is generally well- tolerated.

The common side effects include -

Diarrhea

Nausea

Headache

Weakness

Sleep issues

Serious side effects-

Severe liver issues

Lactic acidosis

Kidney damage

Immune flare

Mental health issues

Hepatitis B flare

Bictegravir tablet precautions -

It must be spaced from antacids and other drugs.

Hepatitis B is screened before the treatment.

Do not split the tablet.

Use it as a whole.

It is used in adults and children weighing above 14 kgs.

What functions are monitored with Bictegravir Tablet?

It binds with HIV -integrase site.

It affects the kidney /liver functions at the first place.

It must be monitored for -

Kidney functions

Liver /hepatitis functions

Viral load

CD4 count

What drugs that interact with Bictegravir Tablet?

It is strictly contraindicated with -

Dofetilide

Rifampin

Medicines to be avoided -

Anticonvulsants

Antimycobacterials

The drugs that require monitoring\-

Metformin

NSAID

Antivirals

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Anticancer drugs

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