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Medicines cabotegravirQuestion & answer

cabotegravir · Medicine question

Which enzymes metabolise cabotegravir?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Cabotegravir is primarily metabolised by UGT1A1, with a minor contribution from UGT1A9.

Sources for this answer

Vocabria 600 mg prolonged-release suspension for injectionViiV Healthcare UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 11Document updated 27 April 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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