Generic drug: lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate Brand name: Temixys What is Temixys (lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate), and how does it work? Temixys (lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in adult and pediatric patients weighing at …
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Generic drug: emtricitabine, rilpivirine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate Brand name: Complera What is Complera, and how does it work? Complera is a prescription medicine that is used to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) in people weighing at least 77 lb (35 kg) who: have never taken HIV-1 medicines before, and who have an amount of HIV-1 in their blood (this is …
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Generic drug: ibalizumab-uiyk Brand name: Trogarzo What is Trogarzo (ibalizumab-uiyk), and how does it work? Trogarzo (ibalizumab-uiyk) is a prescription medicine that is used with other antiretroviral medicines to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) infection in adults who: have received several anti-HIV-1 regimens in the past, and have HIV-1 virus that is resistant to many antiretroviral medicines,and who are failing …
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Most signs of HIV are the same for both men and women Most of the signs and symptoms of an HIV infection are the same for both men and women. However, a few symptoms are specific to men. Symptoms specific to men Low sex drive: This is a sign of hypogonadism, caused by a lack of the sex hormone testosterone …
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Generic drug: darunavir and cobicistat Brand name: Prezcobix What is Prezcobix (darunavir and cobicistat), and how does it work? Prezcobix (darunavir and cobicistat) is a prescription medicine that is used with other HIV-1 medicines to treat HIV-1 infection in adults and in children who weigh at least 88 pounds (40 kg). What are the side effects of Prezcobix? Prezcobix may …
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Generic drug: Brand name: Symtuza What is Symtuza, and how does it work? Symtuza is a prescription medicine that is used without other antiretroviral medicines to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) infection in adults and in children who weigh at least 88 pounds (40 kg) who: have not received anti-HIV-1 medicines in the past, or when their healthcare provider determines …
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Generic drug: abacavir, dolutegravir, and lamivudine Brand name: Triumeq What is Triumeq (abacavir, dolutegravir, and lamivudine), and how does it work? Triumeq (abacavir, dolutegravir, and lamivudine) is a prescription medicine used to treat HIV-1 infection in adults and children who weigh at least 88 pounds (40 kg). HIV-1 is the virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Triumeq contains …
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Generic drug: dolutegravir and lamivudine Brand name: Dovato What is Dovato (dolutegravir and lamivudine), and how does it work? Dovato (dolutegravir and lamivudine) is a prescription medicine that is used without other antiretroviral medicines to treat HIV-1 infection in adults: who have not received antiretroviral medicines in the past, and without known resistance to the medicines dolutegravir or lamivudine. HIV-1 …
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Generic drug: valganciclovir hydrochloride Brand name: Valcyte What is Valcyte (valganciclovir hydrochloride), and how does it work? Valcyte (valganciclovir hydrochloride) is a prescription antiviral medicine used to treat Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Retinitis in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and to prevent CMV disease in kidney, heart, and kidney-pancreas transplant patients at high risk (Donor CMV seropositive/Recipient CMV seronegative [D+/R-]). What …
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What is Mycobutin, and how does it work? Generic drug: rifabutin Brand name: Mycobutin Mycobutin (rifabutin) is an antibiotic used to prevent mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) in people with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. Mycobutin is also used with other medications to treat tuberculosis in people with HIV. What are the side effects of Mycobutin? Common side effects of Mycobutin …
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