Feb 23, 2025 · Antiretroviral drugs are used to treat HIV infection. They work by blocking a stage of the virus's life cycle and, by doing so, prevent the virus from replicating. The drugs are organized into six different classes based largely on the stage of the life cycle they inhibit.

This table lists FDA approved HIV medicines recommended in the HHS HIV guidelines. Click on a drug name to see information from the Clinicalinfo drug database.

Feb 24, 2012 · Antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) are pharmaceutical substances that are active against the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and are useful in treating acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). By doing so, these drugs slow down the progression of the infection.

Sep 18, 2023 · Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a combination of medications used to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). It works by stopping HIV from reproducing. It can reduce your levels of HIV and keep your immune system healthy.

Dec 17, 2024 · Antiretroviral drugs are one of the major scientific breakthroughs of modern medicine, transforming a disease that was once thought to be a death sentence into a chronically managed condition.

Sep 12, 2024 · Selection of antiretroviral therapy (ART) should be based on the regimen’s virologic efficacy, potential adverse effects, pill burden, dosing frequency, drug–drug interaction potential, cost, access, resistance test results, and the comorbid condition of the person with HIV.

There are six main types (‘classes’) of antiretroviral drugs. Different classes work at different stages of the HIV lifecycle to stop it making new viruses. Generally, drugs from two (or sometimes three) classes are combined to ensure a combined attack on HIV.

Jan 14, 2025 · There are many FDA-approved HIV medicines available for HIV treatment regimens. The HIV medicines are grouped into seven drug classes according to how they fight HIV. The choice of an HIV treatment regimen depends on a person's individual needs.

Sep 20, 2022 · Using HIV medicines for treatment is called antiretroviral therapy (ART). This form of therapy is recommended for all patients with HIV by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the World Health Organization (WHO). This daily treatment of multiple HIV medications is an HIV regimen.

Sep 12, 2023 · This article explores the differences between common antiretroviral drugs and outlines how they work, including their potential side effects. It also provides information about beginning...