[PDF] HIV Drug Therapy 2016

Can antiretroviral drugs prevent HIV infection in adults?

Antiretroviral Drugs for Treatment and Prevention of HIV Infection in Adults: 2018 Recommendations of the International Antiviral Society-USA Panel JAMA. 2018 Jul 24;320(4):379-396.doi: 10.1001/jama.2018.8431. Authors

What are pharmacokinetic enhancers in HIV treatment?

Pharmacokinetic enhancers are used in HIV treatment to increase the effectiveness of an HIV medicine included in an HIV treatment regimen. Combination HIV medicines contain two or more HIV medicines from one or more drug classes. Also see the HIV Source collection of HIV links and resources.

Are all HIV drugs FDA approved?

All of these drugs are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The HIV medicines are listed according to drug class and identified by generic and brand names. Click on a drug name to view information on the drug from the Clinicalinfo Drug Database.

Is tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/emtricitabine the cornerstone of HIV treatment?

Daily tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/emtricitabine is recommended for use as preexposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV infection in persons at high risk. When indicated, postexposure prophylaxis should be started as soon as possible after exposure. Conclusions and relevance: Antiretroviral agents remain the cornerstone of HIV treatment and prevention.