Generic Name: elvitegravir
Pronunciation: vye-TECK-ta
Abbreviation: EVG
Drug Class: Integrase Inhibitors
Company: Gilead Sciences
Approval Status: Approved
Generic Version Available: No
Experimental Code: GS-9137
Drug Indication
Part of a recommended DHHS regimen for treatment-naïve patients.
Visit http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/contentfiles/lvguidelines/aa_recommendations.pdf for the full DHHS guidelines.
General Info
Vitekta is an HIV medication. It is in a category of HIV medicines called integrase inhibitors. Vitekta was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use by people living with HIV in September 2014. The tablet was voluntarily withdrawn from the market as of February 2017.
Vitekta is still available in the fixed-dosed combination drug Stribild.
Vitekta must be used in combination with a Norvir (ritonavir)-boosted protease inhibitor and another HIV drug.
Dosage
Adult Dose: One 85 mg tablet once a day when taken with twice-daily Kaletra (lopinavir) or once-daily Reyataz (atazanavir)/Norvir (ritonavir)
One 150 mg tablet once a day when taken with twice-daily Lexiva (fosamprenavir)/Norvir (ritonavir), Prezista (darunavir)/Norvir (ritonavir) or Aptivus (tipranavir)/Norvir (ritonavir)
Pediatric Dose: N/A
Dosing Info: Take with food.
Side Effects
The most common side effect of Vitekta is diarrhea.
The risk and severity of other side effects will depend on the other HIV drug components of the regimen used.
Drug Interactions
For a review of drug interactions, including prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements that should not be taken with Vitekta or may require dose adjustments, consult the Vitekta package insert: http://www.gilead.com/~/media/Files/pdfs/medicines/hiv/vitekta/vitekta_pi.pdf
Other Info
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or liver disease (including hepatitis B. In addition, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, if you are breast feeding, and all your medical conditions, including all prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you are taking.
For More Info: http://www.gilead.com/~/media/Files/pdfs/medicines/hiv/vitekta/vitekta_pi.pdf
Co-Pay Program Info: https://www.poz.com/basics/hiv-basics/drug-assistance-programs
Patient Assistance Program Info: https://www.poz.com/basics/hiv-basics/drug-assistance-programs
Last Reviewed: April 9, 2019
