AIDS/HIV Treatments by Hallie Robertson https://padlet.com/hallierobertson1010/fk99d2wi0bg6 Health Science 3 Unit 8 Project en-us 2017-10-27 18:21:35 UTC 2017-10-27 18:51:00 UTC hello@padlet.com About HIV/ AIDS hallierobertson1010 https://padlet.com/hallierobertson1010/fk99d2wi0bg6/wish/201320745 HIV treatment involves taking medicines that slow the progression of the virus in your body. HIV is classified as a retrovirus, and the drugs to treat these viruses are called antiretrovirals(ARV). The drugs are always given in combinations with one another which is called antiretroviral theraoy (ART). many of these drugs have been used since the mid-1990s and is the main reason why deaths due to AIDS has dropped tremendously over the past two decades.]]> 2017-10-27 18:23:08 UTC https://padlet.com/hallierobertson1010/fk99d2wi0bg6/wish/201320745 ART hallierobertson1010 https://padlet.com/hallierobertson1010/fk99d2wi0bg6/wish/201322983 Due to there being no cure for HIV yet, ART can keep you healthy for many years and can greatly reduce the chance of transmitting the disease to other people if taken correctly. ART reduces the amount of virus in your blood and body fluids. ART is recommended for all people still living with HIV, regardless to their condition and health. ]]> 2017-10-27 18:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/hallierobertson1010/fk99d2wi0bg6/wish/201322983 Why should I get treated? hallierobertson1010 https://padlet.com/hallierobertson1010/fk99d2wi0bg6/wish/201324503 HIV treatment is important because it helps your body fight off HIV. If you do not get treated, HIV attacks your immune system and can allow differetn types of life threatning infectiond and cancers to develop. HIV treatment is most likely to be successful when you know what to expect and are committed to taking your medicines exactly as prescribed.]]> 2017-10-27 18:31:35 UTC https://padlet.com/hallierobertson1010/fk99d2wi0bg6/wish/201324503 Side effects hallierobertson1010 https://padlet.com/hallierobertson1010/fk99d2wi0bg6/wish/201327434 some side effects of ART that are most commonly reported include:
  • Nausea and vomiting,
  • Diarrhea,
  • Difficulty sleeping,
  • Dry mouth,
  • Headache,
  • Rash,
  • Dizziness,
  • Fatigue, and
  • Pain.
]]> 2017-10-27 18:39:37 UTC https://padlet.com/hallierobertson1010/fk99d2wi0bg6/wish/201327434 FDA approved HIV medication hallierobertson1010 https://padlet.com/hallierobertson1010/fk99d2wi0bg6/wish/201328867
  • abacavir
  • didanosine
  • emtricitabine
  • lamivudine
  • stavudine
  • tenovir disoproxil fumarate
  • zidovudine
  • efavirenz
  • etravirine
  • nevirapine
  • rilpivirine
  • atazanavir
  • darunavir
  • fosamprenavir
  • indinavir
  • nelfinavir
  • ritonavir
  • saquinavir
  • tipranavir
  • enfuvirtide
  • maraviroc
  • dolutegravir
  • elvitegravir
  • raltegravir
  • cobicistat



    • ]]>     2017-10-27 18:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/hallierobertson1010/fk99d2wi0bg6/wish/201328867     Sources: hallierobertson1010 https://padlet.com/hallierobertson1010/fk99d2wi0bg6/wish/201330682 hiv.org
    aidsinfo.nih.gov]]>     2017-10-27 18:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/hallierobertson1010/fk99d2wi0bg6/wish/201330682