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Getting Started
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Stays undetectable
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CABENUVA (cabotegravir 200 mg/mL; rilpivirine 300 mg/mL) extended-release injectable suspensions
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CABENUVA is a complete prescription regimen used to treat HIV-1 infection in people 12 years and older who weigh at least 77 pounds. It is used as a replacement for their current HIV-1 medicines when their doctor determines it’s right for them.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Do not receive CABENUVA if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, or if you are taking certain medicines.
Remember to watch the complete video to see additional safety information.
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What is CABENUVA?
CABENUVA is a complete prescription regimen used to treat HIV-1 infection in people 12 years and older who weigh at least 77 lbs (35 kg), to replace their current HIV-1 medicines when their healthcare provider determines they meet certain requirements.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Do not receive CABENUVA if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to cabotegravir or rilpivirine.
- are taking certain medicines: carbamazepine; oxcarbazepine; phenobarbital; phenytoin; rifabutin; rifampin; rifapentine; dexamethasone (more than a single-dose treatment); St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum).
Please see additional Important Safety Information on this web page. Please see full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information, on this web page.
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Hello. So, you’re considering switching your…
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Hello
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…HIV treatment to CABENUVA, an injectable treatment that’s designed…
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…to help you stay undetectable. Here’s what to expect along the way.
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Helps you stay undetectable
Undetectable means the amount of HIV in the blood is below the level that can be measured by a lab test. Results may vary.
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Getting to CABENUVA goes like this:
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READY…SET…GO!
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Let’s talk about the first step.
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CLINIC
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Ready!
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Verify coverage and costs
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If your doctor prescribes CABENUVA, your doctor’s office and ViiVConnect can help verify your insurance and medication coverage.
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Once the enrollment form is submitted, your doctor’s office can help you understand any potential out-of-pocket costs for CABENUVA.
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Doctor’s Office
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When they call you, be sure to ask about…
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CLINIC
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Your Medication Coverage
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Your Medication Coverage
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Copays for injection appointments
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Copays For Injection Appointments
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…and savings programs you might be eligible for.
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Savings Programs
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Remembering to ask about these three things can help give you a better understanding of your out-of-pocket costs for CABENUVA.
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1. Coverage
2. Copays
3. Savings Programs
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Next stop, Set! Before your first CABENUVA injections you and your doctor will set up your treatment plan...
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Prepare for your treatment plan
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…and schedule your first appointment.
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Schedule your first injection appointment
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This day will become your ongoing Target Treatment Date, so choose a date that works for you regularly, as it’s important to keep your appointments around this date.
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Target Treatment Date
CABENUVA injections can be given once a month or every-other-month.
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Before starting CABENUVA, your doctor may have you take about a month of once-daily starter pills to see how your body reacts to...
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Your doctor may have you take starter pills for about a month before your first injections
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…the 2 medicines in CABENUVA.
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VOCABRIA (cabotegravir) 30-mg tablets
EDURANT (rilpivirine) 25-mg tablets
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Your starter pills will come in a Welcome Pack that will be delivered to you or your doctor’s office.
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Your Welcome Pack
Delivered to you. Or your doctor.
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Now, it’s “GO” time!
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GO!
Begin long-acting treatment
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You’ll take your last dose of daily HIV pills on the same day as your first CABENUVA appointment.
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Here is what you can expect on that day.
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During your treatment appointment,...
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...a trained healthcare professional will give you two injections,...
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Two Injections
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…one in each side of your buttocks.
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In clinical studies, injection-site reactions were common. Most were mild to moderate. Results may vary.
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Each injection contains one of the two medicines in CABENUVA.
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Cabotegravir
Rilpivirine
In clinical studies, injection-site reactions were common. Most were mild to moderate. Results may vary.
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These medicines work to help you stay undetectable.
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Cabotegravir
Rilpivirine
Results may vary.
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Following your injections, you may be asked to wait about 10 minutes. After that, you should be able to resume your daily activities,...
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1-10 minutes
Results may vary.
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...but always check with your doctor.
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You’ll get your CABENUVA injections on or around your…
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…Target Treatment Date, that you and your doctor chose. If you can’t make your regular appointment date,...
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Target Treatment Date
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…you have a Flexible Treatment Window from 7 days before to 7 days after your Target Treatment Date.
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Flexible Treatment Window
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Your first and second injection appointments will be one month apart.
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One month apart
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After that, you will begin your monthly or every-other-month regimen.
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Monthly or every-other-month
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It is important to keep your planned appointments and to contact your doctor right away if you can’t make your Target Treatment Date.
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CALLING…DOCTOR
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You’ve come this far with daily HIV pills.
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Your regular CABENUVA injections can help you stay undetectable.
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Results may vary.
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Your doctor can be a good source of information to help guide you through the process. So, ask and learn. It’s all part of getting to CABENUVA.
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Keep watching for more Important Safety Information about CABENUVA.
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Don’t receive CABENUVA if you’re allergic to its ingredients, or if you’re taking certain medicines, which may interact with CABENUVA.
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CABENUVA contains cabotegravir and rilpivirine. Tell your doctor about any medicines or supplements you take.
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Serious side effects include allergic reactions, post-injection reactions, liver problems, and depression. If you have a rash and other allergic reaction symptoms, stop CABENUVA and get medical help right away.
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Tell your doctor right away about any symptoms you have while on CABENUVA. See a list of symptoms at CABENUVA.com.
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Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, mental health concerns, and if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or considering pregnancy.
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Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions.
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Some of the most common side effects include injection-site reactions, fever, and tiredness.
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Other common side effects include headache, muscle or bone pain, nausea, sleep problems, dizziness, and rash. See the full list of risks and side effects in the Patient Information at CABENUVA.com or call 800-946-4323.
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You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please read the Patient Information for CABENUVA and discuss it with your healthcare provider.
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CABENUVA (cabotegravir 200 mg/mL; rilpivirine 300 mg/mL) extended-release injectable suspensions
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please read the Patient Information for CABENUVA and discuss it with your healthcare provider.
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Ask your doctor if CABENUVA is right for you.
CABENUVA (cabotegravir 200 mg/mL; rilpivirine 300 mg/mL) extended-release injectable suspensions
Please see additional Important Safety Information and full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information, on this web page.
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3 steps to get you started
Ready
Verify coverage and costs
Verify coverage and costs
When starting on CABENUVA, it's important to understand your insurance coverage and eligibility for savings or assistance programs.* You can verify your benefits before you are prescribed and to understand your coverage.
Confirm insurance coverage
Your doctor's office or your ASA can review your insurance coverage for CABENUVA and advise you of any potential out-of-pocket costs for CABENUVA.
Be sure to ask about:
- Your pharmacy and medical coverage
- Copays for treatment appointments
- Savings programs you may be eligible for
A trained ViiVConnect Access Coordinator can also help you understand your insurance coverage and eligibility for savings or assistance programs, both before and after being prescribed CABENUVA. Call ViiVConnect at 1-844-588-3288 (toll-free), Monday-Friday, 8AM-11PM (ET).
ASA=Alternative Site for Administration.
*Subject to eligibility and program terms and conditions; ViiVConnect programs do not constitute health insurance.
Set
Prepare for your treatment plan
Prepare for your treatment plan
Before starting your CABENUVA injections, you and your doctor will set up your treatment plan and schedule your first appointment.
You and your doctor will choose a Target Treatment Date for your ongoing appointments.
Choose a date that works for you regularly, as it’s important to keep your appointments.
Your doctor may have you take about a month of once-daily starter pills before your first injections to see if your body adversely reacts to the 2 medicines in CABENUVA.
Based on how your doctor gets CABENUVA, you may need to confirm your shipment with a Specialty Pharmacy before each appointment. Learn more.
Go
Begin long-acting CABENUVA
Begin long-acting CABENUVA
What to expect on your CABENUVA treatment day
You’ll take your last dose of daily pills on the same day as your first CABENUVA injection treatment.
During your appointment, a trained healthcare professional will give you 2 injections in your buttocks. Each injection contains 1 of the 2 medicines in CABENUVA.
After your injections, your doctor will have you wait about 10 minutes to check for any reactions.
After that, it should be fine to return to your daily activities, but always check with your doctor.
Results may vary.
Look forward to your new routine
You'll get your CABENUVA injections on your Target Treatment Date, according to your treatment plan.
If you receive CABENUVA every other month, your first and second injection appointments will be 1 month apart.
It’s important to keep all planned appointments, and to confirm CABENUVA shipments if you’re working with a Specialty Pharmacy.
GET TIPS AND TOOLS TO HELP WITH YOUR CABENUVA TREATMENT
Questions about switching to CABENUVA?
Your doctor is always your best source of information, and will help guide you through the process.
IS LONG-ACTING TREATMENT RIGHT FOR YOU?
Learn about other people’s experiences on CABENUVA
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