Mechanism of Action and Resistance
Mechanism: Inhibits the strand transfer reaction of HIV integrase, preventing viral DNA integration into the host genome and blocking viral replication.
Resistance: Remains active against resistant strains such as Y143R and Q148K (FC < 6.1), which are resistant to raltegravir; high-level resistance mutations are unlikely to develop with long-term use.
Metabolism: Primarily metabolized by UGT1A1, with no significant CYP450-mediated drug interactions.
Clinical Applications
HIV Infection Treatment
Oral: Used in combination with other antiretroviral drugs, 30mg once daily.
Long-acting injection: 600mg once a month (intramuscular injection), requiring a 1-month oral lead-in period to ensure tolerance.
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Long-acting injection: 600mg every two months, used for HIV prevention in high-risk individuals.
Dosage Forms: Film-coated tablets (30mg); long-acting injectable suspension (600mg/3mL).