How much does a box of Dolutegravir Sodium cost?

Dolutegravir Sodium (Dolutegravir Sodium) is a drug used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and belongs to the category of integrase inhibitors (Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors, INSTIs). Its development and application are of great significance for managing HIV infection and controlling the spread of AIDS.

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.

HIV is a virus that damages the body's immune system. Without appropriate treatment, it may lead to a decline in immune system function, making the body vulnerable to various infections and diseases. Dolutegravir sodium, as an antiretroviral drug, prevents the virus from integrating its genetic material into the genome of the host cell by inhibiting the activity of HIVreverse transcriptase. This mechanism can effectively prevent the replication and spread of the virus, thereby reducing the amount of the virus in the body and slowing down the progression of the disease.

One of the advantages of dolutegravir sodium is its highly effective antiviral effect. Compared with traditional antiretroviral drugs, dolutegravir sodium is superior in inhibiting viral replication and can reduce viral load to undetectable levels more quickly. This is of great significance for maintaining the health status of patients and reducing the risk of transmission.

In addition, dolutegravir sodium also shows good drug resistance, which means that during long-term treatment, the virus is less likely to become resistant to it, thereby maintaining the efficacy of the drug. However, even for drugs with excellent effects, patients need to strictly follow the doctor's prescriptions and recommendations and take the medicine on time to ensure the best effect of the drug.