Description

Product Description:

Cabotegravir injection is a long-acting HIV prevention medication, one injection every two months is all it takes to stay protected.

No daily pills. No clinic queues. Through Zivoko, you can access cabotegravir injection with discreet delivery to your location anywhere in Nigeria, and we’ll connect you with a qualified nurse to administer it privately at your convenience.

What is Cabotegravir Injection?

Cabotegravir injection is a form of PrEP; Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. PrEP is taken by HIV-negative people to prevent HIV infection before possible exposure.

Cabotegravir is an intramuscular injection given every two months, developed by ViiV Healthcare and first approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2021. [PrEPWatch]

It works by blocking HIV from integrating into human cells, stopping infection before it can establish itself in the body.

It is not a treatment for HIV. It is prevention, for people who are HIV-negative and want to stay that way.

How Effective is it?

Cabotegravir injection is one of the most protective HIV prevention tools ever studied. In a large clinical trial involving cisgender men and transgender women who have sex with men, those who received cabotegravir injections had 69% less risk of HIV infection compared to those taking daily oral Truvada.

In a separate trial in cisgender women, the risk reduction was 90%. [FDA]. The World Health Organization has recommended cabotegravir as a safe and highly effective HIV prevention option for people at substantial risk of HIV infection. [WHO]

How the Dosing Works

Treatment starts with two initiation injections given one month apart, followed by one injection every two months thereafter. [Apretude].

Before your first injection, you may be given a short course of oral cabotegravir tablets to confirm you tolerate the medication well. Our pharmacist team will walk you through this process when you place your order.

Who Is It For?

Cabotegravir injection is right for you if you are HIV-negative and want reliable, long-term HIV protection without the daily pill routine.

It works well for people in relationships with HIV-positive partners, individuals with multiple sexual partners, those who find daily oral PrEP difficult to maintain, and anyone who values privacy and convenience in their healthcare.

It can be used by adults and adolescents who weigh at least 35 kg (77 lb) and are at risk of acquiring HIV through sex. [PrEPWatch].

How Zivoko Delivers This Service

Ordering cabotegravir through Zivoko is straightforward. You reach out through our platform, complete a brief health screening with our pharmacist, and we confirm you are eligible to start PrEP.

Your medication is then delivered discreetly to your address, and we coordinate a qualified nurse to come to you for the injection, at your home, office, or any private location you choose. No waiting rooms. No paperwork visible to others. Just private, professional healthcare at your door.

Regular HIV testing is required throughout your time on cabotegravir, and our team will help you schedule and interpret this alongside your injection appointments.

Important Safety Information

You must be confirmed HIV-negative before starting cabotegravir injection. If you become HIV-positive while on cabotegravir and it goes undetected, the virus may become harder to treat. This is why regular testing is non-negotiable and built into the Zivoko service model.

Cabotegravir also does not protect against other sexually transmitted infections, so combining it with condom use gives you the most comprehensive protection.

Not Sure If You Need PrEP or PEP?

PrEP is for ongoing prevention; taken before you are exposed to HIV.

PEP is for emergency use after a potential exposure, such as unprotected sex or a needlestick injury, and must be started within 72 hours.

If you have had a recent exposure and need PEP urgently, go to our PEP page; Zivoko delivers PEP across all 36 states and the FCT, fast.