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Raltegravir; Abacavir/Lamivudine

Central Institute of Epidemiology, Moscow, Russia · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Raltegravir; Abacavir/Lamivudine is a Antiretroviral combination therapy (integrase inhibitor + nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors) Small molecule drug developed by Central Institute of Epidemiology, Moscow, Russia. It is currently FDA-approved for HIV-1 infection in treatment-naïve and treatment-experienced patients. Also known as: Isentress®, Epzicom®.

This combination uses raltegravir (an integrase inhibitor) and abacavir/lamivudine (nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors) to block HIV replication at multiple steps.

This combination uses raltegravir (an integrase inhibitor) and abacavir/lamivudine (nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors) to block HIV replication at multiple steps. Used for HIV-1 infection in treatment-naïve and treatment-experienced patients.

At a glance

Generic nameRaltegravir; Abacavir/Lamivudine
Also known asIsentress®, Epzicom®
SponsorCentral Institute of Epidemiology, Moscow, Russia
Drug classAntiretroviral combination therapy (integrase inhibitor + nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors)
TargetHIV integrase; HIV reverse transcriptase
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease / Virology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Raltegravir prevents HIV integrase from inserting viral DNA into the host genome, while abacavir and lamivudine inhibit reverse transcriptase to prevent conversion of viral RNA to DNA. Together, these agents from different drug classes provide complementary antiretroviral activity against HIV-1.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about Raltegravir; Abacavir/Lamivudine

What is Raltegravir; Abacavir/Lamivudine?

Raltegravir; Abacavir/Lamivudine is a Antiretroviral combination therapy (integrase inhibitor + nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors) drug developed by Central Institute of Epidemiology, Moscow, Russia, indicated for HIV-1 infection in treatment-naïve and treatment-experienced patients.

How does Raltegravir; Abacavir/Lamivudine work?

This combination uses raltegravir (an integrase inhibitor) and abacavir/lamivudine (nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors) to block HIV replication at multiple steps.

What is Raltegravir; Abacavir/Lamivudine used for?

Raltegravir; Abacavir/Lamivudine is indicated for HIV-1 infection in treatment-naïve and treatment-experienced patients.

Who makes Raltegravir; Abacavir/Lamivudine?

Raltegravir; Abacavir/Lamivudine is developed and marketed by Central Institute of Epidemiology, Moscow, Russia (see full Central Institute of Epidemiology, Moscow, Russia pipeline at /company/central-institute-of-epidemiology-moscow-russia).

Is Raltegravir; Abacavir/Lamivudine also known as anything else?

Raltegravir; Abacavir/Lamivudine is also known as Isentress®, Epzicom®.

What drug class is Raltegravir; Abacavir/Lamivudine in?

Raltegravir; Abacavir/Lamivudine belongs to the Antiretroviral combination therapy (integrase inhibitor + nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors) class. See all Antiretroviral combination therapy (integrase inhibitor + nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors) drugs at /class/antiretroviral-combination-therapy-integrase-inhibitor-nucleoside-reverse-transcriptase-inhibitors.

What development phase is Raltegravir; Abacavir/Lamivudine in?

Raltegravir; Abacavir/Lamivudine is FDA-approved (marketed).

What are the side effects of Raltegravir; Abacavir/Lamivudine?

Common side effects of Raltegravir; Abacavir/Lamivudine include Diarrhea, Nausea, Headache, Hypersensitivity reaction (abacavir), Elevated liver enzymes, Lipodystrophy.

What does Raltegravir; Abacavir/Lamivudine target?

Raltegravir; Abacavir/Lamivudine targets HIV integrase; HIV reverse transcriptase and is a Antiretroviral combination therapy (integrase inhibitor + nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors).

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