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Manufacturer's name : MSD K.K. |
620007815 |
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Revised: 12/2010 |
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Brand name : |
ISENTRESS Tablets 400mg |
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Active ingredient: |
Raltegravir potassium |
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Dosage form: |
pale red tablet (major axis: 15.9 mm, minor axis: 8.8 mm) |
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Effects of this medicine
This medicine suppresses viral reproduction of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which depresses the immune system and produces opportunistic infections, by inhibiting integrase in the virus, and shows antiviral action.
It is usually used in the treatment of HIV infection. |
Before using this medicine, tell your doctor/pharmacist
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If you ever experienced any allergic reaction (itch, rash etc.) to any medicine.If you are a patient with hepatic disorder.
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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If you are using any other prescription or nonprescription (OTC) medicine. (It is important to reduce the risk of drug interactions.)
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Dosage regimen (proper use of this medicine)
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Your dosage regimen is:(order of your doctor)
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General dosage regimen: For adults, take 1 tablet (400 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, twice daily, concurrently with other anti-HIV drug. It would be okay whether you take the medicine with food or not. Strictly follow the instructions of your doctor/pharmacist.
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Missed dose: DO NOT take double doses to make up for the missed dose.Take a dose as soon as possible when you remembered that you missed a dose. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule.
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Overdose: If you took too much of the medicine (more than ordered), check with your doctor/pharmacist.
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Others: Do not stop taking the medicine without the instructions of your doctor.
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Precautions while using this medicine
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Side effects of this medicine
Common side effects are reported as below. If any of them occurs, check with your doctor/pharmacist:rash, nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, headache, insomnia, fatigue, acquired lipodystrophy (reducing subcutaneous or body fat), etc.In rare cases, symptoms described below may be the sign of side effects indicated in brackets [ ]. If they occur, stop taking your medicine and check with your doctor immediately.
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fever, general malaise, loss of appetite[Stevens-Johnson syndrome]
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pain of the limb muscle ,stiffness[rhabdomyolysis, myopathy]
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fever, chills, lightheadedness[hypersensitivity]
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decreased urine output, swelling, headache[renal failure]
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loss of appetite, general malaise, nausea[hepatitis]
Other side effects not listed here may occur. Check with your doctor/pharmacist if you have any worrisome symptom. |
Storage and other information
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Keep the medicine out of the reach of children. Store it away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
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Do not store the remainder and ask your pharmacist how to discard it.
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For further information, ask your doctor/pharmacist. "Kanjamuke Iyakuhin Guide" and Japanese package insert information (for medical professionals) is available on the website of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency. |
