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Prezcobix (darunavir and cobicistat) HIV Drug Side Effects & Dosage

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 …

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Symtuza: HIV Medication Side Effects, Dosage & Interactions

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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Triumeq: HIV Medication Side Effects & Warnings

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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Dovato (dolutegravir/lamivudine) for HIV: Side Effects & Dosage

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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Valcyte (valganciclovir hydrochloride): Side Effects & Warnings

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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Prezista (darunavir): HIV Medication Side Effects & Dosage

What is Prezista, and how does it work? Generic drug: darunavir Brand name: Prezista Prezista (darunavir) is a prescription HIV-1 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus-type 1) medicine used with ritonavir and other antiretroviral medicines to treat HIV-1 infection in adults and children 3 years of age and older. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). Prezista should not …

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Mycobutin (rifabutin) Antibiotic Side Effects, Dosage, & Interactions

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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What Is Zidovudine Therapy?

Zidovudine was the first drug approved for the treatment of HIV. Zidovudine therapy is an antiretroviral therapy (ART) that is used to treat patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Zidovudine was the first drug approved for the treatment of HIV. Zidovudine greatly reduces the transmission of HIV from the mother to her child. It …

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Mytesi (crofelemer): Diarrhea Relief for HIV/AIDS Therapy

What is Mytesi, and how does it work? Mytesi (crofelemer delayed-release tablets) is an anti-diarrheal indicated for the symptomatic relief of non-infectious diarrhea in adult patients with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral therapy. What are the side effects of Mytesi? Common side effects of Mytesi include: upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis, cough, gas, increased bilirubin, nausea, back pain, joint pain, urinary tract …

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Stribild HIV Medication: Side Effects & Warnings

What is Stribild, and how does it work? Stribild is a prescription medicine that is used without other antiretroviral medicines to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) in people 12 years of age and older: who have not received anti-HIV-1 medicines in the past, or to replace their current anti-HIV-1 medicines: in people who have been on the same anti-HIV-1 medicine …

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