Generic Name

Lenacapavir

Brand Names
Yeztugo, Sunlenca
FDA approval date: December 22, 2022
Classification: Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Capsid Inhibitor
Form: Tablet, Kit

What is Yeztugo (Lenacapavir)?

SUNLENCA, in combination with other antiretroviral, is indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 infection in heavily treatment-experienced adults with multidrug resistant HIV-1 whose current antiretroviral regimen is failing due to resistance, intolerance, or safety considerations. SUNLENCA, a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 capsid inhibitor, in combination with other antiretroviral, is indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in heavily treatment-experienced adults with multidrug resistant HIV-1 whose current antiretroviral regimen is failing due to resistance, intolerance, or safety considerations.

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