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  2. Management of HIV/AIDS - Wikipedia

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    Because of the complexity of selecting and following a regimen, the potential for side effects, and the importance of taking medications regularly to prevent viral resistance, such organizations emphasize the importance of involving patients in therapy choices and recommend analyzing the risks and the potential benefits.

  3. List of antiviral drugs - Wikipedia

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    Amprenavir pro-drug: 2003 (FDA), 2004 Foscarnet: Herpes: Pyrophosphate analogue DNA polymerase inhibitor: 1991 Ganciclovir (Cytovene) [9] Cytomegalovirus (CMV) [10] Competitive nucleoside analogue dGTP inhibitor 1988 Ibacitabine: Herpes labialis: Ibalizumab (Trogarzo) [11] HIV Entry inhibitor 2018 Idoxuridine: Herpes: dU analogue inhibitor 1962 ...

  4. Antiviral drug - Wikipedia

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    Most antivirals target specific viruses, while a broad-spectrum antiviral is effective against a wide range of viruses. [2] Antiviral drugs are a class of antimicrobials, a larger group which also includes antibiotic (also termed antibacterial), antifungal and antiparasitic drugs, [3] or antiviral drugs based on monoclonal antibodies. [4]

  5. Protease inhibitor (pharmacology) - Wikipedia

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    A drug combination targeting SARS-CoV-2, Paxlovid, was approved in December 2021 to treat COVID-19. [12] It is a combination of nirmatrelvir , a protease inhibitor targeted to the SARS-CoV-2 3C-like protease , and ritonavir, which inhibits the metabolism of nirmatrelvir, thereby prolonging its effect.

  6. Lamivudine - Wikipedia

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    Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, headaches, feeling tired, and cough. [1] Serious side effects include liver disease, lactic acidosis, and worsening hepatitis B among those already infected. [1] It is safe for people over three months of age and can be used during pregnancy. [1] The medication can be taken with or without food. [1]

  7. Efavirenz - Wikipedia

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    Efavirenz (EFV), sold under the brand names Sustiva among others, is an antiretroviral medication used to treat and prevent HIV/AIDS. [1] It is generally recommended for use with other antiretrovirals. [1]

  8. Cidofovir - Wikipedia

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    Cidofovir, brand name Vistide, is a topical or injectable antiviral medication primarily used as a treatment for cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis (an infection of the retina of the eye) in people with AIDS. [4] [5] Cidofovir was approved for medical use in 1996. [6]

  9. Ensitrelvir - Wikipedia

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    Ensitrelvir is being studied for its potential use as post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) after SARS-CoV-2 exposure. [19] [20] The SCORPIO-PEP trial is a global Phase 3 trial that will evaluate the safety and efficacy of the drug in preventing symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection in household contacts of people who tested positive for COVID-19.