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raltegravir

raltegravir (ISENTRESS) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient. Associated with Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

EMA: approved TGA: approved Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05) J05AJ01
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 3
News articles 1
Drug details — raltegravir

Quick answer

raltegravir (ISENTRESS) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient. Associated with Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

Key facts

INN raltegravir
Brand ISENTRESS
Therapeutic class Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
ATC code J05AJ01

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved

Recent coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. GS-US-563-5926 Phase 3 · Gilead Sciences · HIV-1 Infection
  2. Raltegravir Phase 3 · United Therapeutics Europe · Human Immunodeficiency Virus
  3. Raltegravir Approved · Merck KGaA, Darmstadt · Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection

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Frequently asked questions

What is raltegravir?

raltegravir (ISENTRESS) is an FDA-listed pharmaceutical active ingredient. Associated with Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

What is the brand name for raltegravir?

ISENTRESS is a marketed brand name for raltegravir. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.