Treats HIV infection. HIV causes AIDS. This medicine does not cure HIV or AIDS, but combinations of drugs may slow the progress of the disease.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antiretroviral Agent
Forms:
Injectable
How it’s taken:
By injection
What is Trogarzo used for?
What form(s) does Trogarzo come in
Injectable
What are common Trogarzo doses?
Vial 1.3300000429153442ML of 200MG/1.33ML
Common Trogarzo prescriptions
Trogarzo 1.33ml of 200mg/1.33ml vial
How to take Trogarzo
Missed dose: You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. The medicine should be given slowly, so the needle will have to stay in place for at least 15 to 30 minutes. Your doctor may want you stay for at least 15 minutes to 1 hour after infusion to check for any unwanted effects.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Missed dose: You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. The medicine should be given slowly, so the needle will have to stay in place for at least 15 to 30 minutes. Your doctor may want you stay for at least 15 minutes to 1 hour after infusion to check for any unwanted effects.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
What to do if you miss a dose of Trogarzo
Trogarzo contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to ibalizumab-uiyk.
Trogarzo warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
This medicine will not keep you from giving HIV to others. Always practice safe sex, even if your partner also has HIV. Do not share needles or other items that may have blood or body fluids on them.
Your immune system may get stronger when you start taking HIV medicines. This could cause a hidden infection in your body to become active. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your health, including any symptoms of infection.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Do not breastfeed. You can spread HIV or AIDS to your baby through your breast milk.
Trogarzo interactions
Trogarzo side effects
Serious Side Effects
Fever, chills, cough, mouth sores, body aches
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Less Serious Side Effects
Dizziness
Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed
