HIV & AIDS

33 drugs · 6 OTC · 27 Prescription

STIs & Sexual Health

Antiretroviral drugs for HIV management

HIV is now a manageable chronic condition with antiretroviral therapy (ART): most people on treatment live long, healthy lives

ART must be taken daily, exactly as prescribed, missed doses let the virus develop resistance

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

  • If you have a fever that lasts for more than 3 days, go to your nearest clinic or hospital.
  • If you experience severe headaches or confusion, go to your nearest clinic or hospital.
  • If you notice white, yellow, or pinkish discharge from your penis or vagina, go to your nearest clinic or hospital.
  • If you have severe diarrhea or vomiting that lasts for more than 2 days, go to your nearest clinic or hospital.
  • If you experience severe abdominal pain or swelling in your stomach, go to your nearest clinic or hospital.

For guidance only: always consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Antiretroviral

Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor - INSTI

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Antiretroviral

HIV medicine: combination of an integrase inhibitor, a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, and a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor

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