What is the AIDS drug called?
FDA-Approved HIV Medicines
| Drug Class | Generic Name (Other names and acronyms) |
|---|---|
| NRTIs block reverse transcriptase, an enzyme HIV needs to make copies of itself. | lamivudine (3TC) |
| tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (tenofovir DF, TDF) | |
| zidovudine (azidothymidine, AZT, ZDV) | |
| Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs) |
Which drug is used for helping AIDS victims?
Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs)
| Brand Name | Other Names |
|---|---|
| Truvada* | emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate |
| Videx | didanosine (also called DDl, dideoxyinosine) |
| Videx EC | enteric coated didanosine (also called DDl, dideoxyinosine) |
| Viread | tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (also called TDF) |
How do antiretrovirals work?
Antiretroviral drugs HIV is treated with antiretroviral medicines, which work by stopping the virus replicating in the body. This allows the immune system to repair itself and prevent further damage. A combination of HIV drugs is used because HIV can quickly adapt and become resistant.
How long does it take for antiretrovirals to work?
Most people living with HIV who start taking antiretroviral therapy daily as prescribed achieve an undetectable viral load within one to six months after beginning treatment.
What are the side effects of antiretroviral therapy?
Other side effects from antiretroviral drugs can include:
- hypersensitivity or allergic reactions, with symptoms such as fever, nausea, and vomiting.
- bleeding.
- bone loss.
- heart disease.
- high blood sugar and diabetes.
- lactic acidosis (high lactic acid levels in the blood)
- kidney, liver, or pancreas damage.
How can you tell if someone is using ARVs?
The only way to tell if a person has HIV is through the HIV Antibody Test, which detects the presence of antibodies produced by the body in response to the HIV virus.
What are the side effects of ARV drugs?
How long does antiretroviral therapy last?
Abstract. The median duration of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) regimens was reported to be 11.8 months in one US study, but that study included both treatment-experienced and treatment-naive patients.
How are HIV drugs used to treat cancer?
Anti-HIV drugs allow many people with cancer to get full doses of chemotherapy and other standard cancer treatments. This has led to better survival with anti-cancer treatment. But even with standard treatments, people with HIV may still have slightly lower success rates with certain types of cancer,…
What kind of Medicine DO YOU take for HIV?
Treatment with HIV medicines is called antiretroviral therapy (ART). ART is recommended for everyone with HIV, and people with HIV should start ART as soon as possible. People on ART take a combination of HIV medicines (called an HIV treatment regimen) every day.
Can a woman with HIV be treated with chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy can be used in women with advanced or recurrent disease. Women with HIV need to be watched closely after treatment to be sure the cancer doesn’t come back. During cancer treatment, the woman’s immune status must be watched and her HIV infection treated.
How are HIV and AIDS related to cancer?
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a cancer that starts in lymphoid tissue and may spread to other organs. It is more likely to occur in people with HIV infection or AIDS than in people who are not infected, but most people with NHL are not infected with HIV. Fewer people with HIV are developing NHL since anti-HIV drugs have been in common use.