Cabotegravir (Apretude) for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Type 1 Infection

Am Fam Physician. 2023 May;107(5):545-546.

Abstract

Cabotegravir (Apretude) is an extended-release injectable HIV type 1 (HIV-1) antiretroviral integrase strand transfer inhibitor. Cabotegravir is labeled for use in adults and adolescents weighing at least 35 kg (77 lb) who are HIV-negative but at risk of HIV-1. It is used as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1 infection, the most common form of HIV.1.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Anti-HIV Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Retroviral Agents / therapeutic use
  • HIV Infections* / drug therapy
  • HIV Infections* / prevention & control
  • HIV-1*
  • Humans
  • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis*
  • Pyridones / pharmacology
  • Pyridones / therapeutic use

Substances

  • cabotegravir
  • Pyridones
  • Anti-Retroviral Agents
  • Anti-HIV Agents