Introducing Vocabria (Cabotegravir) + Rekambys (RILPIVIRINE) 2-monthly long acting injectable treatment
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HIV-1=human immunodeficiency virus type 1; INI=integrase inhibitor; NNRTI=non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors.
References:
- VOCABRIA Summary of Product Characteristics. ViiV Healthcare.
- REKAMBYS Summary of Product Characteristics. Janssen Healthcare.
- Swindells S, Andrade-Villanueva JF, Richmond GJ, et al. Long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine for maintenance of HIV-1 suppression. N Engl J Med. 2020;382(12):1112-1123.
- Orkin C, Arasteh K, Górgolas Hernández-Mora M, et al. Long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine after oral induction for HIV-1 infection. N Engl J Med. 2020; 382:1124-35. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1909512.
- Overton ET, Richmond G, Rizzardini G, et al. Long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine dosed every 2 months in adults with HIV-1 infection (ATLAS-2M), 48-week results: a randomised, multicentre, open-label, phase 3b, non-inferiority study. Lancet. Published online ahead of print: December 9, 2020. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(20)32666-0.
- Overton ET, Richmond G, Rizzardini G, et al. Long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine dosed every 2 months in adults with HIV-1 infection (ATLAS-2M), 48-week results: a randomised, multicentre, open-label, phase 3b, non-inferiority study. Lancet. Published online ahead of print: December 9, 2020. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(20)32666-0. Supplementary material.
- de Los Rios P, Okoli C, Castellanos E, et al. Physical, emotional, and psychosocial challenges associated with daily dosing of HIV medications and their impact on indicators of quality of life: findings from the Positive Perspectives Study. AIDS Behav. Published online ahead of print: October 7, 2020. doi: 10.1007/s10461-020-03055-1.
Adverse events should be reported. Reporting forms and information can be found at https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/ or search for MHRA Yellowcard in the Google Play or Apple App store. Adverse events should also be reported to GlaxoSmithKline on 0800 221 441.
REKAMBYS (rilpivirine long acting injection), including the trademark is owned by the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies and used under license by the ViiV Healthcare group of companies. All other trademarks are owned by the ViiV Healthcare group.
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Adverse events should be reported. Reporting forms and information can be found at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellowcard in the Google Play or Apple App store. Adverse events should also be reported to GlaxoSmithKline on 0800 221441.
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