Tivicay
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Active Ingredient: dolutegravir
Product Overview
About Tivicay
Tivicay is an antiviral medicine.
What it is used for
Tivicay does not cure HIV infection, but when given with other medicines it reduces the amount of virus in the body and keeps it at a low level. This holds off damage to the immune system and the development of infections and diseases associated with AIDS.
How it is used
Tivicay can only be obtained with a prescription and should be prescribed by a doctor who is experienced in managing HIV infection. The adult dose depends on whether the infection is known or suspected to be resistant to medicines of the class to which Tivicay belongs (integrase inhibitors), and whether patients are also taking certain medicines that decrease the effectiveness of Tivicay. The dose for children depends on the age and weight of the child; children aged 6 years and above and weighing at least 14 kg are normally given tablets while dispersible tablets must be used in younger children. Although Tivicay can normally be taken with or without food, patients whose virus is resistant to this class of medicines should take Tivicay with food, as it helps the medicine to be absorbed better.
How it works
The active substance in Tivicay, dolutegravir, is an integrase inhibitor. This is an antiviral medicine that blocks an enzyme called integrase that the virus needs to make new copies of itself in the body.
Active substance: dolutegravir
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