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Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 (HIV-1) Infection

Human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) is a virus that weakens the immune system and can raise the risk of serious illness. Advanced HIV may lead to a group of serious illnesses once called AIDS.

Tivicay

Dolutegravir

50mg

Dolutegravir tablets for HIV-1 infection. It blocks an enzyme the virus needs to copy itself into cells.

From$8.18/ tabletView

Combivir

Lamivudine, Zidovudine

150mg + 300mg

A lamivudine and zidovudine tablet for HIV-1 infection. Both ingredients mimic natural building blocks of viral DNA, causing the chain to stop growing.

From$1.81/ tabletView

Epivir

Lamivudine

150mg

Lamivudine tablets for HIV-1 infection. They are used alongside other antiretrovirals to keep the virus under control.

From$1.51/ tabletView

Retrovir

Zidovudine

100mg · 300mg

Zidovudine tablets for HIV infection. They block the virus from copying its genetic material.

From$0.73/ tabletView

Sustiva

Efavirenz

200mg · 600mg

Efavirenz tablets for HIV-1 infection. They stop the virus from replicating by blocking its reverse transcriptase enzyme.

From$5.31/ tabletView

Tenvir

Tenofovir Disoproxil

300mg

Tenofovir disoproxil tablets for HIV and chronic hepatitis B. It blocks a key step the virus needs to replicate.

From$4.11/ tabletView

Kaletra

Lopinavir, Ritonavir

200mg + 50mg

A lopinavir and ritonavir tablet for HIV-1 infection. Ritonavir prolongs the effect of lopinavir, so the two are paired.

From$3.45/ tabletView

Viramune

Nevirapine

200mg

Nevirapine tablets for HIV-1 infection. It stops the virus from replicating by targeting a specific viral enzyme.

From$1.61/ tabletView

Ziagen

Abacavir

300mg

Abacavir tablets for HIV-1 infection. It is usually used with other antiretrovirals, not alone.

From$6.28/ tabletView

Videx Ec

Didanosine

100mg

Didanosine tablets for HIV-1 infection. It blocks the virus from copying its genetic material.

From$1.25/ tabletView

Zerit

Stavudine

30mg · 40mg

Stavudine capsules for HIV-1 infection. It blocks the virus from copying its genetic code.

From$0.20/ capsuleView

Key points

  • Transmission can occur through vaginal, anal or oral sex without a condom, or by sharing needles.
  • Early symptoms may be flu-like, but some people have no symptoms for a long time.
  • Testing can identify HIV infection before noticeable symptoms develop.
  • Immune health may be affected over time as HIV targets cells involved in fighting infection.

Medicines listed for HIV-1 infection

The listed tablets and capsules include medicines containing Tenofovir Disoproxil and Emtricitabine. These are reverse transcriptase inhibitors; the catalogue also includes integrase inhibitors, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors and protease inhibitors. These medicine classes act at different stages of the HIV life cycle and relate to human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) infection.

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