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HIV management medicines suppress viral replication and protect immune function through carefully combined antiretroviral therapy. This category helps compare drug classes, but real treatment choices depend on viral load, resistance history, interactions, and specialist monitoring.

Combivir

Lamivudine, Zidovudine

300/150mg

Formulated to target HIV replication and indicated to support management of viral load in patients.

Darunavir Tablets

Darunavir

600 · 800mg

developed to target human immunodeficiency virus infection to support immune system health.

Dolutegravir Tablets

Dolutegravir

50mg

indicated to support viral load reduction in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection, to target viral replication.

Epivir

Lamivudine

150mg

Developed to manage hiv infection and chronic hepatitis b to support long-term viral suppression.

Epivir Hbv

Lamivudine

100mg

indicated for chronic hepatitis b to support viral suppression and hepatocyte health.

Isentress

Raltegravir

400mg

developed to target human immunodeficiency virus infection to alleviate viral load.

Kaletra

Lopinavir, Ritonavir

200/50mg

Developed to manage HIV and indicated to target the replication of the virus in the body, supporting immune system health.

Sustiva

Efavirenz

200 · 600mg

Formulated to address human immunodeficiency virus infection, developed to mitigate viral replication and support immune health within established treatment regimens.

Tivicay

Dolutegravir

50mg

indicated for human immunodeficiency virus infection to alleviate viral load.

Videx Ec

Didanosine

400mg

developed to target viral replication to support immune function.

Viramune

Nevirapine

200mg

Viramune is designed to target HIV to mitigate viral replication, utilized to support immune system function and to address long-term viral progression.

Zepdon

Raltegravir

400mg

Indicated to target viral replication in HIV management formulated to mitigate disease progression.

Ziagen

Abacavir

300mg

Formulated to target HIV infection to support immune system health in combination with other treatments.

What this category helps you sort out

Modern HIV treatment usually combines medicines that block different steps in the viral life cycle. The aim is sustained viral suppression, immune protection, and reduced transmission risk when treatment is effective and taken consistently.

Small differences matter: kidney function, hepatitis status, pregnancy, mental health history, resistance tests, and other medicines can all change which regimen is suitable.

How to compare options

  • Identify the class: NRTI, NNRTI, integrase inhibitor, protease inhibitor, or booster-containing regimen.
  • Check food requirements, missed-dose advice, kidney or liver monitoring, and interaction warnings.
  • Review compatibility with contraception, antacids, supplements, tuberculosis medicines, seizure medicines, and recreational drugs.
  • Avoid unsupervised switching, because resistance can limit future options.

Common medication groups

NRTIs and NNRTIs

NRTIs and NNRTIs interfere with reverse transcriptase, an enzyme HIV uses to copy its genetic material. They are often part of combination regimens rather than standalone treatment.

Integrase inhibitors

Integrase inhibitors block the virus from integrating into human DNA. They are common in current regimens, but mineral supplements and antacids can interfere with absorption for some products.

Protease inhibitors and boosters

Protease inhibitors disrupt viral maturation and may be boosted to raise drug levels. Boosters create many interaction checks, especially with heart, cholesterol, steroid, and sedative medicines.

Safety notes for this category

HIV treatment should stay linked to viral load, CD4 count, kidney and liver tests, sexual health screening, and resistance review where needed.

Missed doses, side effects, pregnancy, new medicines, or symptoms of acute infection should be discussed with an HIV clinician or pharmacist.

Important Safety Information

HIV medicines are regimen-based and interaction-sensitive. This page is educational and does not replace specialist HIV care, viral-load monitoring, resistance testing, or product-specific instructions.