- Kivexa is a combination of two anti-HIV drugs, both of which belong to the group commonly called nukes. Each Kivexa tablet contains 600 mg of abacavir (Ziagen) and 300 mg of 3TC (lamivudine).
- Isentress (raltegravir twice daily) contains the anti-HIV drug raltegravir. Isentress belongs to the class of drugs called integrase inhibitors.
- Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP, also called PJP) is a type of pneumonia that can be life threatening in people with weakened immune systems.
- Triumeq is the name given to a pill containing the following three anti-HIV drugs: dolutegravir, abacavir and 3TC (lamivudine).
- Sunlenca is the name given to the tablets and the injectable formulation of the anti-HIV drug lenacapavir. This drug belongs to a group or class of drugs called capsid inhibitors.
- Apretude is the name given to the drug cabotegravir when it is used to reduce the risk of HIV infection. Apretude comes in tablets and a long-acting liquid for injection.
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