Key facts about Tivicay Pd
What is Tivicay Pd?
Tivicay Pd is the brand name for dolutegravir and is available as an oral solution.
What dosages is Tivicay Pd available in?
Tivicay Pd is available as a 5 mg tablet for oral suspension.
What is Tivicay Pd used for?
Tivicay Pd is an antiretroviral (ARV) used for treating human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections in people aged 4 weeks and older.
How does Tivicay Pd work?
Tivicay Pd is an HIV-1 integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI). Integrase is an enzyme that HIV uses to insert its genetic information into your cells. Once inserted, HIV uses your cells to make more copies of itself. Tivicay works by blocking integrase, which then helps prevent HIV from spreading.
How do I take Tivicay Pd?
Tivicay Pd is typically dosed as follows:
- Children 4 weeks and older who weigh at least 7 pounds: The dose will depend on your child’s body weight. The typical dose ranges from 5 mg to 30 mg by mouth once daily. This formulation is preferred for children who weigh less than 44 pounds.
Is it safe for me to take Tivicay Pd?
Tivicay Pd is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication in the following:
- Previous hypersensitivity reaction to dolutegravir
- Coadministration with dofetilide
Tivicay Pd Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Tivicay Pd:
- Higher lipase levels
- Higher blood sugar levels
- Higher creatine kinase levels
- Abnormal liver labs
- Trouble sleeping
- Headache
- Fatigue
Tivicay Pd Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Tivicay Pd. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following:
- Severe allergic reactions: fever, rash, extreme tiredness, body aches, mouth sores, blisters, trouble breathing
- Serious liver problems: nausea, vomiting, not feeling hungry, pain in the right side of the stomach, yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin, dark-colored urine, light-colored stool
- Immune reconstitution syndrome: fever, pain, hair loss, bulging eyes, or sweating
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Tivicay Pd
The following medications may interact with Tivicay Pd:
- Drugs that are metabolic inducers
- Cation-containing antacids or laxatives, sucralfate, oral supplements containing iron or calcium, or buffered medications
Who makes Tivicay Pd?
ViiV Healthcare
Is Tivicay Pd safe in pregnancy?
Tivicay Pd can raise the risk for neural tube defects in babies when it’s taken during the first trimester of pregnancy. But, it might be possible to take the medication during your second and third trimesters of pregnancy. If you’re pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, let your doctor know immediately. They might consider other HIV treatment options for you. If you’re pregnant and you’re taking Tivicay, you’re encouraged to enroll in the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry (APR).
