Resistance MATTERS
Living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) means living with the risk of developing drug resistance. So when it comes to your treatment, think long term. PREZCOBIX and PREZCOBIX PED have a high genetic barrier to resistance. Find out what that means and talk to your healthcare provider.
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Your first steps start here
After receiving an HIV diagnosis, it’s important to learn more about HIV and begin treatment as soon as possible.
What is HIV?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV, is a virus that weakens the immune system by destroying cells that fight disease and infection. While there’s currently no cure, today’s treatments can help lower the amount of HIV in your system to a point where it is undetectable,* helping you to lead a long, healthy life.
*Undetectable is defined as the amount of HIV in the blood being below 50 copies/mL, meaning it cannot be measured by a lab test.
Benefits of starting treatment upon diagnosis
Helps decrease the chances of transmitting HIV
May lower your viral load to undetectable
Decreases health-related complications caused by HIV and other HIV-related illnesses
PREZCOBIX and PREZCOBIX PED have a high genetic barrier to resistance
PREZCOBIX and PREZCOBIX PED are treatment options with a high genetic barrier against resistance that might be right for you. Ask your healthcare provider about PREZCOBIX and PREZCOBIX PED and your risk for developing drug resistance. A medication with a high genetic barrier against resistance may help keep the virus undetectable*, even if the HIV has changed. Developing drug resistance can potentially cause treatment failure and limit future treatment options.
*Undetectable is defined as a viral load of <50 copies/mL of the virus in your blood.
PREZCOBIX and PREZCOBIX PED do not cure HIV-1 infection or AIDS, and you may still experience illnesses associated with HIV-1 infection. You must keep taking HIV-1 medicines to control HIV-1 infection and decrease HIV-related illnesses.
Stop taking PREZCOBIX and PREZCOBIX PED and call your healthcare provider right away if you develop any skin changes with symptoms such as fever, tiredness, muscle or joint pain, blisters or skin lesions, mouth sores or ulcers, red or inflamed eyes like “pink eye” (conjunctivitis).
PREZCOBIX and PREZCOBIX PED may cause liver problems. Some people taking PREZCOBIX and PREZCOBIX PED may develop liver problems which may be life-threatening. Signs and symptoms of liver problems include dark (tea-colored) urine, yellowing of your skin or whites of your eyes, pale-colored stools (bowel movements), nausea, vomiting, pain or tenderness on your right side below your ribs, tiredness or loss of appetite. Tell your healthcare provider if you develop any of these symptoms.
Making PREZCOBIX and PREZCOBIX PED part of your daily life
Once-daily PREZCOBIX and PREZCOBIX PED are for:
Adults and children 3 years of age and older who:
- Weigh at least 33 pounds (15 kg)
- Have taken or never taken HIV medicines in the past
- Do not have resistance associated with the HIV medication in PREZCOBIX and PREZCOBIX PED
PREZCOBIX and PREZCOBIX PED are a combination of two prescription medicines: darunavir, a type of HIV-1 medicine called a protease inhibitor, and cobicistat, a type of medicine that increases the amount of darunavir in your blood.
PREZCOBIX and PREZCOBIX PED are always taken in combination with other HIV medications for the treatment of HIV-1 infections in adult and pediatric patients.
PREZCOBIX and PREZCOBIX PED are prescription medicines taken with other HIV medications for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adult and pediatric patients. It is one treatment option in the class of HIV medicines known as protease inhibitors.
PREZCOBIX and PREZCOBIX PED dosing: one tablet once daily
PREZCOBIX and PREZCOBIX PED should be taken with food.
How should I take PREZCOBIX or PREZCOBIX PED?
Once a day in combination with other HIV medications
TIP: It is helpful to track when you need to take your medications every day.
At about the same time
every day
TIP: Take PREZCOBIX or PREZCOBIX PED with food every day on a regular dosing schedule. Missed doses can result in development of resistance.
With food
TIP: Try taking your medications while doing something you already do daily, like eating breakfast.
Do not change your dose of PREZCOBIX or PREZCOBIX PED or stop treatment without talking to your healthcare provider first. If you take too much PREZCOBIX or PREZCOBIX PED, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
PREZCOBIX PED tablets for oral suspension are not the same as PREZCOBIX tablets. Check to make sure you receive the correct dosage form each time you or your child’s prescription is filled to avoid using the wrong medicine.
Please read the Patient Information and Important Safety Information below for information on who should take PREZCOBIX and PREZCOBIX PED and talk to your healthcare provider to learn if PREZCOBIX or PREZCOBIX PED are right for you.