APRETUDE (cabotegravir)


Drug overview for APRETUDE (cabotegravir):

Generic name: cabotegravir (KA-boe-TEG-ra-vir)
Drug class: Antiviral-HIV-1 Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors
Therapeutic class: Anti-Infective Agents

Cabotegravir, an antiretroviral agent, is a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI).

Cabotegravir sodium tablets are used orally in combination with rilpivirine for the short-term treatment of HIV-1 infection and as short-term pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of sexually-acquired HIV-1 infection in HIV-1-negative individuals. Cabotegravir extended-release injectable suspension is used as PrEP to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1 infection in HIV-1-negative individuals.
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The following indications for APRETUDE (cabotegravir) have been approved by the FDA:

Indications:
HIV infection pre-exposure prophylaxis
HIV infection


Professional Synonyms:
HIV infection prevention before exposure
Human immunodeficiency virus disease
Human immunodeficiency virus infection
Pre-exposure prophylaxis