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Dolutegravir - HIV Medicine
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- The World Health Organisation has recommended the use of HIV drug dolutegravir (DTG) as the preferred first-line and second-line treatment for all populations.
- It is also recommended for pregnant women and those of childbearing potential.
- DTG is sold under the brand name Tivicay.
- It is an antiretroviral medication used together with other medications to treat HIV/AIDS.
- DTG is more effective, easier to take and has fewer side effects than alternative drugs.
- This drug also has a high genetic barrier to developing drug resistance.
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