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Raltegravir
How Raltegravir works
Raltegravir is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of HIV virus in human cells. Thus stops the HIV virus from producing new viruses.
Side Effects
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Fatigue, Headache, Nausea, Dizziness, Muscle pain, Diarrhoea, Increased liver enzymes
Usage
Raltegravir is used in the treatment of HIV infection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is raltegravir a protease inhibitor?No. Raltegravir is an anti HIV drug. It does not have any known inhibitory effect on enzyme protease
Q. What is Raltegravir used for?Raltegravir is used for the treatment for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
Q. How does Raltegravir work?How does Raltegravir inhibit HIV viral replication?Raltegravir works by inhibiting the action of an enzyme called integrase which is essential for the multiplication and survival of the virus (viral replication), thereby reducing HIV causing virus in the body.
