Is trogarzo an infusion for hiv?

Is Trograzo (ibalizumab) given as an infusion for HIV?

Yes. Trograzo (ibalizumab-uiyk) is administered by healthcare professionals as an intravenous (IV) infusion for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in people who have multidrug-resistant HIV that is resistant to other available therapies.[1]

How is Trograzo typically started and scheduled?

The usual regimen begins with a loading dose, then continues with maintenance dosing. After the initial dose, follow-up doses are given every two weeks as IV infusions.[1]

What do patients mean by “infusion,” and is it the same as a shot?

In this context, “infusion” means IV administration through a vein via a dosing procedure performed in a clinic/infusion setting. It is not a subcutaneous injection.[1]

What to check with your clinic before starting

Because Trograzo is IV, patients typically need an infusion appointment and monitoring during administration per the prescribing information and clinic protocols.[1]

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/ (Trograzo/ibalizumab-related information)