Triumeq
Abacavir, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine
600/50/300mg
Abacavir, dolutegravir and lamivudine in one tablet, used in the management of HIV infection. Three agents against three stages of the viral cycle.
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HIV Management
Antiretroviral medicines can be used to treat HIV or, in specific combinations, to prevent acquisition. Treatment, pre-exposure prophylaxis and post-exposure prophylaxis are different pathways and require HIV testing and clinical follow-up.
Medicines in the HIV Management category
Tenofovir Emtricitabine
300/200mg
Tenofovir with emtricitabine as a 300/200mg film-coated tablet, for HIV infection and pre-exposure prophylaxis. Two reverse transcriptase inhibitors.
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Epivir HBV
100mg
Lamivudine 100mg film-coated tablets, the hepatitis B strength, used in the management of chronic hepatitis B. It inhibits the viral reverse transcriptase.
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Darunavir Tablets
600 · 800mg
Darunavir 600mg and 800mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of HIV infection. A protease inhibitor that halts assembly of new virus.
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Key points
- HIV treatment uses a planned regimen; taking one medicine alone or switching individual components can lead to treatment failure or resistance.
- PrEP is for people confirmed not to have HIV, while PEP is a time-sensitive option after a recent possible exposure.
- A new rash with fever, breathing difficulty, jaundice or severe weakness after starting medicine needs urgent assessment.
Select a listed product and pack to order online. Supply depends on stock and destination rules; ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it suits you.
How the medicine groups differ
- Nucleoside or nucleotide components: tenofovir disoproxil, lamivudine and abacavir may form part of a combination selected after clinical checks.
- Integrase inhibitors: dolutegravir and raltegravir block a different stage of viral replication and are used with other active medicines.
What these medicines are used for
The category includes medicines used for HIV infection and pre-exposure prophylaxis. Some components also have a role in chronic hepatitis B, which changes how they should be started or stopped.
Important safety checks
HIV status, kidney and liver function, hepatitis B status, pregnancy and medicine interactions should be reviewed. Do not stop treatment or HBV-active medicine without clinical advice; interruption can allow HIV to rebound or hepatitis B to flare.
When to seek urgent care
Seek prompt clinical care after a recent possible HIV exposure because PEP is time-sensitive. Get urgent help for breathing difficulty, facial swelling, a widespread rash with fever, jaundice, severe abdominal pain or marked weakness.
Further reading
FAQ
Which HIV medicines can I order on SGMeds?
There are 14 HIV medicines on SGMeds, containing 12 different active ingredients such as lamivudine, abacavir and dolutegravir. They include Triumeq and Tivicay, and the full list is on this page.
Can I order PrEP in Singapore?
Yes. Tenofovir Emtricitabine combines tenofovir and emtricitabine, the combination sold under the brand name Truvada, and is used for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as well as HIV infection.
What are HIV medicines used for?
The HIV medicines listed here are used for HIV infection, chronic hepatitis B and pre-exposure prophylaxis, though not every medicine is used for all of them.
What form do HIV medicines come in?
All of them are tablets. Each product page lists the medicine's strengths.
How do I compare these HIV medicines?
Compare the active ingredient first: products with matching active ingredients contain the same medicine. Then compare strength, form and price per tablet. Each product page sets out what the medicine is used for, its side effects and its interactions. Check with a doctor or pharmacist first if you take other medicines, are pregnant or have a long-term condition.
Do I get brand-name or generic HIV medicines?
Generics. Even when a product is listed under a brand name, you receive a generic or branded generic with the same active ingredients at the strength you choose, not the original brand's pack. Brand names such as Kaletra and Epivir are there so you can find the medicine. The manufacturer varies with stock.
What you will receive →How much do HIV medicines cost in Singapore?
Every strength and pack size is priced on its product page, shown in Singapore dollars. The prices are converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →Can I buy HIV medicines over the counter in Singapore?
Yes, online: SGMeds does not ask for a prescription when you order HIV medicines. We place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order HIV medicines online in Singapore?
Yes. Pick the product, strength and pack, add it to your cart and check out. We deliver to Singapore and Malaysia: Express shipping is tracked and takes up to 1 week, Regular shipping up to 3 weeks.
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