Category: HIV Drugs

Many patients, pointing their fingers at Atripla as the culprit for their unexpected weight gain, would look for confirmation online only to find out that it’s not common for Atripla to cause abnormal fat accumulation or lipohypertrophy. What is commonly observed is that patients may gain up to 10 pounds after starting an effective regimen, regardless of …

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What is Tipranavir (Aptivus)? Tipranavir is an antiretroviral drug in the class of protease inhibitor. The tipranavir brand name is Aptivus, manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals. Aptivus should only be taken by patients who have demonstrated a resistance to other protease inhibitors due to past use of other anti-HIV drugs. What is This Medication Used For? …

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Interaction is one of the main reasons why it is never recommended to drink alcohol while on your Stribild treatment. While there is no concrete evidence of this assumption, there are several effects that alcohol can yield on someone who has been on their HIV therapy, especially Stribild. What is Stribild? Just like other forms …

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The introduction of the first combination tablet is a paradigm shift in the antiretroviral management of HIV. WHO reduced AIDS-related deaths by almost 50% in one year. Tenofovir- and efavirenz-containing Atripla, the first single-tablet regimen in the market, emerged as a noteworthy milestone that helped strengthen patients’ adherence, further enhancing their quality of life and …

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Grapefruit can be an excellent part of your diet. It’s rich in Vitamin C, potassium, and other nutrients that your body needs for proper functioning. It also contains flavonoid that has a preventive impact on chronic diseases, such as cancer and heart problems. But grapefruit and grapefruit juice can pose a health risk when taken …

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Gilead Sciences’ Genvoya and Atripla offer a combination of 4 different drugs, available as a single pill, for the treatment of HIV-1 infection. Newer agents are being explored in clinical trials to create a single-tablet regimen for treatment-naïve HIV patients due to several potential advantages: Convenience because of lower pill burden Improved virologic suppression due …

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There are a lot of antiretroviral drugs available today and some of the most used in providing medical treatment to individuals with HIV are Atripla and Stribild. While these medications share the same goal, they still have major differences and variations. This distinctness includes the usage, upsides, downsides, dosage, price, risk factors, and side effects of both the said medications. …

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What Is Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)? Also known as post-exposure prophylaxis, PEP refers to a type of medication or medical therapy that people observe and consume after being exposed to HIV. The human immunodeficiency virus can lead to AIDS or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome if there is no treatment provided. This is why PEP is a significant form of …

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Anything that makes your treatment less effective should be avoided. Whether it be consuming other drugs without medical supervision or drinking too much alcohol. These habits slow down your recovery process leading to different health complications and concerns. In terms of HIV treatment, the consumption of alcohol is believed to have a negative impact on …

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One retrospective study showed that a single-tablet regimen for HIV-1 infection improves patient adherence of up to 95% and reduces hospitalizations by 23%. Moreover, there was a 17% reduction in health care cost compared with antiretroviral therapies (ART) that require multiple pills per day. Combination treatment regimen emerged in the 1990s. The sudden relief from …

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