What are the five classes of ARVs?

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What are the five classes of ARVs?

Types of antiretroviral drug

  • abacavir (Ziagen)
  • emtricitabine (Emtriva)
  • lamivudine (Epivir)
  • stavudine (Stavudine)
  • tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (Viread)
  • zidovudine (Retrovir)

Can ARV treat STI?

When a person with HIV gets another STD, such as gonorrhea or syphilis, it suggests that they were having sex without using condoms. If so, they may have spread HIV to their partners. Antiretroviral treatment for HIV can prevent the transmission of HIV even from persons who have other STDs.

What is the name of ARV pills?

NRTIs

Generic name Brand name
abacavir Ziagen
emtricitabine Emtriva
lamivudine Epivir
tenofovir disoproxil fumarate Viread

How many types of ARV pills are there?

There are six main types (‘classes’) of antiretroviral drugs. Each class of drug attacks HIV in a different way. Generally, drugs from two (or sometimes three) classes are combined to ensure a powerful attack on HIV.

How many classes of antiretrovirals are there?

Approved antiretroviral (ARV) HIV drugs are divided into seven drug classes based on how each drug interferes with the HIV life cycle.

Can chlamydia get cured?

Is there a cure for chlamydia? Yes, the right treatment can cure chlamydia. It is important that you take all of the medicine your healthcare provider gives you to cure your infection. Do not share medicine for chlamydia with anyone.

What will happen if you are not treated for chlamydia or gonorrhea?

What happens if chlamydia goes untreated? If a person is not treated for chlamydia, complications may occur. Women frequently develop pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID can cause infertility (not being able to get pregnant), chronic pelvic pain, tubal pregnancies, and the continued spread of the disease.

What are the four classes of ARVs?

Pharmacologic drug classes include:

  • Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)
  • Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs)
  • Protease inhibitors (PIs)
  • Integrase inhibitors (INSTIs)
  • Fusion inhibitors (FIs)
  • Chemokine receptor antagonists (CCR5 antagonists)

What are the long term side effects of ARVs?

Long-Term Side Effects

  • Fat redistribution. Your body may change the way it makes, uses, and stores fat.
  • Higher cholesterol or triglyceride levels. These can raise your risk for problems like heart disease.
  • High blood sugar.
  • Liver damage (hepatotoxicity).