Dolutegravir

Generic Name
Dolutegravir
Brand Names
Dovato, Juluca, Tivicay, Triumeq
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C20H19F2N3O5
CAS Number
1051375-16-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
DKO1W9H7M1
Background

Dolutegravir is an HIV-1 integrase inhibitor that blocks the strand transfer step of the integration of the viral genome into the host cell (INSTI). The effect of this drug has no homology in human host cells, which gives it excellent tolerability and minimal toxicity. Dolutegravir was developed by ViiV Healthcare and FDA-approved on August 12, 2013. On Nove...

Indication

Dolutegravir is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of patients with HIV-1 infection that comply with the characteristics of being adults or children aged 12 years and older and present at least a weight of 40 kg. The FDA combination therapy approval of dolutegravir and rilpivirine is indicated for adults with HIV-1 in...

Associated Conditions
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) Infection
Associated Therapies
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