Lenacapavir Injection

Lenacapavir injection is used along with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) in certain adults. Lenacapavir is in a class of medications called HIV capsid inhibitors. It works by decreasing the amount of HIV in the blood. Although lenacapavir does not cure HIV, it may decrease your chance of developing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and HIV-related illnesses such as serious infections or cancer. Taking these medications along with practicing safer sex and making other life-style changes may decrease the risk of transmitting (spreading) the HIV virus to other people.

🔔 How should this medicine be used?

Lenacapavir comes as a solution (liquid) to be given subcutaneously (under the skin) into the abdomen by a doctor or nurse. A first time dose may be given along with lenacapavir oral on day 1 followed by another dose of lenacapavir oral on day 2 and then lenacapavir injection every 6 months thereafter or lenacapavir injection may not be started until 2 weeks after a 3 day regimen of lenacapavir oral is started and then every 6 months thereafter.

Lenacapavir controls HIV but does not cure it. Continue to take lenacapavir even if you feel well. Do not stop lenacapavir without talking to your doctor. If you stop taking lenacapavir, your HIV may become more difficult to treat.