Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Apretude Injection
Apretude Injection
| Generic name | cabotegravir |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI) |
| Forms | prolonged-release (extended-release) injectable suspension, film-coated tablets (used for optional oral lead-in) |
Apretude is a long-acting injectable medicine used for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). It is given as a shot every two months instead of a daily pill, to help lower the chance of getting HIV-1 infection through sex.
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