Unit 8 Project by Lauren Carpenter https://padlet.com/l_carpenter11120/cquzkw71zpi6 Treatment trends for HIV en-us 2018-11-11 23:19:18 UTC 2026-03-17 21:55:22 UTC hello@padlet.com Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) l_carpenter11120 https://padlet.com/l_carpenter11120/cquzkw71zpi6/wish/303063040 This treatment includes a structured regimen of HIV medications to extend the quality of life and prognosis for patients with HIV. These medications prevent the virus from replicating itself, which greatly reduces the viral load of HIV in the body. The goal of ART is to reduce the viral load of HIV to an undetectable level within the patient. This almost completely eliminates the likelihood of the patient transmitting the disease to a sexual partner. ]]> 2018-11-11 23:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/l_carpenter11120/cquzkw71zpi6/wish/303063040 When should treatment begin? l_carpenter11120 https://padlet.com/l_carpenter11120/cquzkw71zpi6/wish/303063747 Patients with HIV should begin this regimen as soon as possible. The following conditions make it especially important to start medication immediately after being diagnosed: pregnancy, HIV-related illnesses, and early HIV infection]]> 2018-11-11 23:27:31 UTC https://padlet.com/l_carpenter11120/cquzkw71zpi6/wish/303063747 What medications does this include? l_carpenter11120 https://padlet.com/l_carpenter11120/cquzkw71zpi6/wish/303064072 These medications are classed into seven groups based on how they fight the HIV virus. Three medications from at least two of these classes are usually the most effective at treating this disease. Factors that should be taken into consideration are: possible side effects and potential drug interactions]]> 2018-11-11 23:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/l_carpenter11120/cquzkw71zpi6/wish/303064072 Classifications l_carpenter11120 https://padlet.com/l_carpenter11120/cquzkw71zpi6/wish/303064889 -NNRTIs 
-NRTIs
-PIs
-Fusion Inhibitors 
-CCR5 Antagonists 
-INSTIs
-Post-attachment Inhibitors

]]> 2018-11-11 23:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/l_carpenter11120/cquzkw71zpi6/wish/303064889 Side Effects and Drug Reactions l_carpenter11120 https://padlet.com/l_carpenter11120/cquzkw71zpi6/wish/303065428 The continuous development of new and improved HIV medications has greatly reduced the risk of severe side effects and drug interactions; however, these risks still exist. Side effects can range from dizziness and headaches to swelling of the tongue, throat, or liver which can be fatal. Drug interactions can occur between other HIV medications as well as with other medicines, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products. This makes it very crucial to research these potential effects before starting any type of medication or supplement. ]]> 2018-11-11 23:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/l_carpenter11120/cquzkw71zpi6/wish/303065428 Sources l_carpenter11120 https://padlet.com/l_carpenter11120/cquzkw71zpi6/wish/303066453 “HIV Treatment: The Basics Understanding HIV/AIDS.” National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 6 Nov. 2018, aidsinfo.nih.gov/understanding-hiv-aids/fact-sheets/21/51/hiv-treatment--the-basics.]]> 2018-11-11 23:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/l_carpenter11120/cquzkw71zpi6/wish/303066453