Rukobia TM
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Active ingredients: fostemsavir
Pack: Rukobia 600 mg modified release tablet, 60, bottle
Brand name
(ARTG)
: RUKOBIA fostemsavir (as trometamol) 600 mg extended release tablet bottleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
RUKOBIA is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of heavily treatment-experienced adults with multidrug-resistant human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) infection for whom it is otherwise not possible to construct a suppressive anti-viral regimen due to resistance, intolerance or safety considerations (see Section 5.1 PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES, Clinical Trials).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- Beige, film-coated, biconvex, oval tablets, debossed with SV 1V7 on one side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 60 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient fostemsavir
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
