Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic evaluation of raltegravir and experience from clinical trials in HIV-positive patients
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Raltegravir was the first available integrase inhibitor for treating HIV-positive patients. This review aims to provide an overview of its role in the management of HIV-1 infection, highlighting its key pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties. AREAS COVERED: This review covers material searched and obtained through Medline and PubMed up to April 2015. EXPERT OPINION: Raltegravir for its tolerability, efficacy, few drug-to-drug interactions and for the amount of available data in difficult subgroups of patients is a key drug in the antiretroviral armamentarium. For its weak genetic barrier to resistance and erratic pharmacokinetic profile, it should be administered twice daily and with fully active companion antiretrovirals.
Authors
Calcagno A, D'Avolio A, Bonora S.
Year
2015
Topics
- Population(s)
- General HIV+ population
- Engagement and Care Cascade
- Treatment
