Isentress Tablet (raltegravir)

What is ISENTRESS? How is it useful?
ISENTRESS is a prescription medicine used with other HIV-1 medicines to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) infection in adults and children weighing at least 4.4 pounds (2 kg). HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome).
 
What are the possible side effects of ISENTRESS or ISENTRESS HD?
ISENTRESS and ISENTRESS HD can cause serious side effects, including:
Severe skin reactions and allergic reactions. Some people who take ISENTRESS or ISENTRESS HD develop severe skin reactions and allergic reactions that can be serious and may be life-threatening or lead to death.