Are there generic versions of Dolutegravir Sodium?

Dolutegravir Sodium is an antiretroviral drug that belongs to the category of integrase inhibitors (Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor, INSTI). It is widely used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and is one of the important components of antiretroviral therapy (Antiretroviral Therapy, ART).

Dolutegravir sodium is mainly an Indian generic drug. Dolutegravir sodium has been launched in China, but it has not yet been included in medical insurance. Patients can purchase it in hospital pharmacies at a price of around 1,200 yuan. Please consult the local hospital pharmacy for specific prices. Dolutegravir sodium is cheaper abroad, mainly Indian generic drugs, with a price of around 350 yuan, and the ingredients of domestic original drugs and foreign generic drugs are basically the same.

Dolutegravir sodium inhibits the activity ofHIVintegrase, preventing the virus from integrating its genetic material into the host cell genome, thereby blocking the replication and spread of the virus. By reducing the number of viruses, dolutegravir sodium can effectively reduce the viral load, control the progression of the disease, and improve the patient's immune function.

A potent antiretroviral drug, dolutegravir sodium is often used as part of an ART regimen in combination with other antiretroviral drugs such as nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors and non-nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors. This combination treatment can more effectively inhibit the replication of HIV, reduce the viral load, slow down the progression of the disease, improve the patient's quality of life, and extend the patient's lifespan.

The dosage and use of dolutegravir sodium should be based on your doctor's advice and prescription. It is usually available in tablet form and can be taken with or without food. Regular medical monitoring is important during use of dolutegravir sodium to ensure the drug's efficacy and safety.