HIV & AIDS: Medications

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  • Nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors for HIV

    05/08/08, Healthwise

    Nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors are antiretroviral medicines. They prevent the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying. When the amount of virus in the blood is kept at a minimum, the immune system h

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  • Nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) for HIV

    05/08/08, Healthwise

    Nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) are antiretroviral medicines. They prevent the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying. When the amount of virus in the blood is kept at a minimum, the immune system

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  • Fusion and entry inhibitors for HIV

    05/08/08, Healthwise

    When HIV invades your body, the virus attaches to the outside of a CD4+ cell (a type of white blood cell) where it joins (fuses) with the cell and then multiplies. Fusion and entry inhibitors prevent fusion between the virus and

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  • Saquinavir

    01/03/08, Healthwise

    There are many other medicines that can interact with saquinavir. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not s

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  • Emtricitabine

    07/11/08, Healthwise

    Treatment of HIV/AIDS almost always requires using many medicines together. To best treat your condition, use all of your medications as directed by your doctor. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without advice from your doctor. Every p

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  • Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive

    10/15/07, Healthwise

    Levonorgestrel is a female hormone that prevents ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medication also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilize

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  • Raltegravir

    07/22/08, Healthwise

    Before using raltegravir, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have a muscle disorder, kidney disease, or liver disease.

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