Biktarvy Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 19 November 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and children over 6 years.
Dosage (summary)
One tablet once daily, with or without food.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Use during pregnancy requires monitoring; not recommended for breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Dofetilide
- Rifampicin
- St. John's wort
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to components
- Severe hepatic impairment
Common side effects
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
Counselling Points
- Take missed dose within 18 hours
- Monitor for signs of lactic acidosis
- Avoid breastfeeding while on treatment
Serious warnings
- Lactic acidosis
- Hepatotoxicity
- Immune reactivation syndrome
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