APRETUDE vs ISENTRESS

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. APRETUDE and ISENTRESS are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	APRETUDE	ISENTRESS
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CABOTEGRAVIR	RALTEGRAVIR POTASSIUM
Manufacturer	Viiv Hlthcare	Msd Sub Merck
Dosage forms	Kit	Powder, Tablet, chewable, Tablet
Drug class	Human Immunodeficiency Virus Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor	Human Immunodeficiency Virus Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Hiv Infections	Hiv Infections

apretude isentress

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

CABOTEGRAVIR

RALTEGRAVIR POTASSIUM

Manufacturer

Viiv Hlthcare

Msd Sub Merck

Dosage forms

Kit

Powder, Tablet, chewable, Tablet

Drug class

Human Immunodeficiency Virus Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Hiv Infections

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Apretude and Isentress?

Apretude contains Cabotegravir, while Isentress contains Raltegravir Potassium — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.