If you have been exposed to HIV recently If you are human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative and have been exposed to HIV recently, you should immediately consult a physician. Your physician may prescribe post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to help prevent becoming infected with HIV. You can be exposed to HIV if you: Had sex with an HIV-positive …
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Who should test for HIV? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), everyone between the age of 13 and 64 years should get tested for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) at least once in their lifetime, and more often for those at higher risk. HIV testing is very important for individuals who are sexually active, particularly those who …
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What is Epzicom (abacavir sulfate and lamivudine), and what is it used for? Brand name: Epzicom Generic: abacavir sulfate and lamivudine Epzicom is a prescription medicine used with other HIV-1 medicines to treat HIV-1 infection. HIV-1 is the virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Epzicom contains the prescription medicines abacavir and lamivudine. Epzicom should not be used in children weighing …
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Generic drug: tesamorelin Brand name: Egrifta SV What is Egrifta SV (tesamorelin), and how does it work? Egrifta SV (tesamorelin) is an injectable prescription medicine used to reduce the excess stomach-area (abdominal) fat in HIV-infected adult patients with lipodystrophy. Egrifta SV is a growth hormone-releasing factor (GHRF). The long-term safety of Egrifta SV on the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular) …
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Generic drug: emtricitabine Brand name: Emtriva What is Emtriva (emtricitabine), and how does it work? Emtriva (emtricitabine) is a prescription medicine used in combination with other antiretroviral medicines to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) infection. HIV-1 is the virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). What are the side effects of Emtriva? WARNING POSTTREATMENT EXACERBATION OF HEPATITIS B Emtriva …
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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 least 35 kg. What are …
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Generic drug: doravirine Brand name: Pifeltro What is Pifeltro (doravirine), and how does it work? Pifeltro (doravirine) is a prescription medicine that is used together with other HIV-1 medicines to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) infection in adults: who have not received HIV-1 medicines in the past, or to replace their current HIV-1 medicines for people whose healthcare provider determines …
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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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