Delstrigo

Delstrigo is a once-daily tablet used to treat HIV-1 infection in adults and children aged 12 years and older who have never taken HIV treatment before. It combines three antiviral medicines in one pill to help control the virus and improve immune system health.

Benefits

• Combines three medications (doravirine, lamivudine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) in one tablet
• Helps lower the amount of HIV in the body (viral load)
• Supports immune system recovery and strength
• Once-daily dose makes it easy to take consistently
• May reduce the risk of HIV-related complications when taken regularly

Dosage

• One tablet once daily, with or without food
• Swallow whole — do not crush, chew, or split
• Take at the same time each day for best results
• Always follow your doctor’s prescription and advice

Warnings and Precautions

• Not a cure for HIV — continue safe practices to prevent spreading the virus
• May affect kidney or liver function — regular blood tests are needed
• Risk of bone loss in some people — talk to your doctor if you have bone conditions
• May cause lactic acidosis (rare but serious) or liver problems — watch for unusual tiredness, stomach pain, dark urine, or yellowing of skin or eyes
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or plan to be

How to Use

• Take daily, exactly as prescribed
• Do not miss doses — missing can lead to resistance or reduced effectiveness
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s close to the next dose, skip the missed one
• Keep all medical appointments and lab tests to monitor your health

Storage

• Store at room temperature (20–25°C)
• Keep the bottle tightly closed and protect from moisture
• Keep out of reach of children

Side Effects

• Common: dizziness, nausea, tiredness, headache, trouble sleeping
• Other possible: diarrhea, abnormal dreams, stomach pain, rash
• Serious (seek help): signs of liver problems (yellow skin/eyes), severe fatigue, breathing difficulty, mood changes, or symptoms of lactic acidosis (fast breathing, muscle pain, cold feeling in arms/legs)