Fostemsavir is an important antiretroviral drug used for the treatment of HIV-1 infection, with the brand name RUKOBIA. As a prescription medication, patients need to pay special attention to the purchase channels and precautions.

How to Purchase Fostemsavir

Overseas Purchase

Patients may choose to consult and purchase Fostemsavir at hospital pharmacies or formal drugstores in countries or regions where the drug has been launched.

Since drug prices may be affected by factors such as regional differences and exchange rate fluctuations, patients need to make a budget and plan in advance before purchasing.

Purchase through Medical Service Institutions

Patients can consult domestic overseas medical service institutions that cooperate with international pharmacies or pharmaceutical companies.

These institutions can usually provide legal import channels and offer professional consultation and guidance.

Precautions for Purchasing Fostemsavir

Strictly Use as Prescribed by Doctors

Fostemsavir must be used in combination with other antiretroviral drugs, and the recommended dosage is "600mg tablets, taken orally twice a day".

Do not adjust the medication regimen or dosage on your own; you must strictly follow the doctor's instructions.

Pay Attention to Drug Interactions

Concurrent use with potent CYP3A inducers (such as rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, etc.) is prohibited.

Dosage adjustment is required when used in combination with certain statins.

The content of ethinyl estradiol in oral contraceptives should not exceed 30mcg per day.

Medication Warnings for Special Populations

Pregnant women: Must be used under close monitoring by a doctor.

Lactating women: Breastfeeding is not recommended, as there may be a risk of HIV transmission.

Patients with hepatic or renal impairment: No dosage adjustment is required for patients with mild to severe hepatic or renal impairment, but close monitoring is necessary.

Methods to Identify Genuine vs. Counterfeit Fostemsavir

Identification by Drug Packaging

The tablets are beige, oval, film-coated tablets.

One side is engraved with the marking "SV1V7".

The packaging should include complete FDA approval information and a production batch number.

Verification of Drug Source

Check the validity of the drug batch number through official channels.

Request the seller to provide complete cold chain transportation records (if required).

Verify that the content of the drug instruction manual is consistent with the FDA-approved version.