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This eMedTV page explains how AIDS is the most advanced stage of an HIV infection, when microbes that don't normally infect healthy people can be life threatening. Information on the prevalence of AIDS, especially among minorities, is also provided.
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) gradually makes the body unable to fight certain cancers and infections. This eMedTV Web page discusses the diagnosis, prevention, transmission, and symptoms of HIV and AIDS.
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Agenerase is commonly prescribed in conjunction with other medicines to treat HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Agenerase, including how the drug works, general precautions, dosing tips, and possible side effects.
Aptivus is a medicine that is often prescribed with ritonavir for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV resource describes how Aptivus works, explains what you should know before taking the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Atripla is a prescription HIV and AIDS medication. This eMedTV article describes the various components that are in the combination drug, explains how Atripla works to stop HIV from multiplying, and offers dosing information for the medicine.
Combivir, a prescription medication, helps prevent the HIV virus from spreading to uninfected cells. This eMedTV resource describes the drug in detail, explaining how it works, when and how it should be taken, side effects, and more.
Crixivan is a medication that is commonly prescribed for treating HIV and AIDS. This article on the eMedTV site explains what you should know before taking Crixivan, describes how the drug works, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Emtriva is a prescription medicine that is used in the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Emtriva, including information on how it works, possible side effects, tips on when and how to take the medication, and more.
Epoetin alfa is a medicine that is used to treat anemia due to chemotherapy, renal failure, or zidovudine. This eMedTV page explains how epoetin alfa works and offers more details on the drug's effects, dosing information, and possible side effects.
Epzicom is a medication that is available by prescription to treat HIV and AIDS. This page on the eMedTV site describes Epzicom in more detail and offers an in-depth look at the drug's effects, dosing guidelines, potential side effects, and more.
Fuzeon is prescribed in combination with other drugs to treat HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV article provides detailed information on Fuzeon, including potential side effects, dosing information, and important tips and precautions when taking the drug.
A healthcare provider may prescribe Hivid as part of a treatment plan for HIV or AIDS. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Hivid, explaining how the drug works, possible side effects, and tips for when and how to take the medication.
Invirase is typically prescribed to treat HIV or AIDS. This selection from the eMedTV Web site provides an overview of Invirase, including information on how the drug works, possible side effects, and tips for when and how to take the drug.
Isentress is a prescription drug that is used in combination with other HIV medicines to treat HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV article describes how Isentress works, offers general dosing guidelines, and provides some general precautions for the drug.
Kaletra is commonly prescribed along with other HIV medications for the treatment of HIV or AIDS. This eMedTV article describes how Kaletra works, explains when and how to take the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur with treatment.
Lamivudine is a prescription drug that is licensed for treating hepatitis B and HIV or AIDS. This eMedTV resource explains how lamivudine works, describes the effects of the drug, and offers dosing tips and guidelines for the medicine.
Lexiva is a medicine that is often used as part of an HIV "cocktail" for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV resource describes the effects of Lexiva, explains when and how to take the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Norvir is often prescribed as a "booster" drug to increase the level of other HIV medicines in the blood. This eMedTV article explains how Norvir is used, describes the effects of the medication, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Prezista is a medicine commonly used as part of an HIV "cocktail" for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV segment explains what you should know before taking Prezista, offers dosing information, and lists possible side effects of the drug.
Rescriptor is a prescription medicine that is licensed for treating HIV and AIDS. This article on the eMedTV Web site describes the drug in detail, including information on its effects, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
Retrovir is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of HIV infection and AIDS. This eMedTV Web page describes the effects of the drug, explains what you should know before taking Retrovir, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Reyataz is a prescription drug that is approved to treat HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV article explains how Reyataz helps prevent HIV from multiplying, describes when and how to take the drug, and lists side effects that may occur with treatment.
The body uses selenium (a trace mineral) to help treat or prevent certain health conditions. This eMedTV Web article provides an overview of selenium, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and general safety concerns.
Selzentry is a prescription medicine that is specifically designed to treat a certain type of HIV virus. This eMedTV article explains how Selzentry works, outlines some possible side effects, and provides some tips for when and how to take the drug.
Sustiva is a prescription HIV and AIDS medication. This article on the eMedTV Web site explains how Sustiva works and offers a more in-depth look at the drug's effects, dosing information, possible side effects, and more.
Trizivir is a prescription drug that is commonly used for the treatment of HIV or AIDS. This page on the eMedTV site describes how Trizivir works, offers dosing information for the medicine, and explains what you should know before starting treatment.
Truvada is drug that is often used in HIV "cocktails" for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This part of the eMedTV Web site discusses the effects of Truvada, describes how the drug works, and explains what you should know before starting treatment.
Videx is a prescription medication used to treat HIV and AIDS by preventing the HIV virus from multiplying. This eMedTV article provides detailed information on Videx, including potential side effects and important tips for taking the drug.
Viracept is a medicine that is often used in combination with other drugs as part of an HIV "cocktail." This eMedTV page explains how Viracept works for treating HIV and AIDS, offers dosing information, and lists possible side effects of the drug.
Viramune is a prescription medication that is used for treating HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV page explains how Viramune helps prevent HIV from spreading to uninfected cells, lists possible side effects of the drug, and offers general dosing information.
Viread is an HIV and AIDS medication that is available by prescription. This eMedTV page discusses Viread in more detail, including information on how the drug works, when and how to take it, and what you should know before starting treatment.
Zerit is a prescription medication that is used for treating the HIV virus and AIDS. This eMedTV article describes the effects of Zerit, explains how the medicine works, and provides dosing tips and precautions for the medication.
Ziagen is a prescription medication that is used for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV article provides an overview of how the drug works, explains what you should know before taking Ziagen, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
