Antiretroviral or AntiHIV drugs Complete Overview ENGLISH Dr Shikha Parmar

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Antiretroviral or Anti-HIV drugs (Complete Overview) [ENGLISH] by Dr. Shikha Parmar • HIV is treated with antiretroviral medicines, which work by stopping the virus replicating in the body. This allows the immune system to repair itself and prevent further damage. • A combination of HIV drugs is used because HIV can quickly adapt and become resistant. • Some HIV treatments have been combined into a single pill, known as a fixed dose combination, although these often cost more to prescribe. • Usually, people who have just been diagnosed with HIV take between 1 and 4 pills a day. • Different combinations of HIV medicines work for different people, so the medicine you take will be individual to you. • The amount of HIV virus in your blood (viral load) is measured to see how well treatment is working. Once it can no longer be measured it's known as undetectable. Most people taking daily HIV treatment reach an undetectable viral load within 6 months of starting treatment. • Many of the medicines used to treat HIV can interact with other medicines prescribed by your GP or bought over the counter. • These include some nasal sprays and inhalers, herbal remedies like St John's wort, as well as some recreational drugs. Always check with your HIV clinic staff or your GP before taking any other medicines. • Description Source: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hiv-and...

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