Which ARV drug is abbreviated as AZT?

Which ARV drug is abbreviated as AZT?

Zidovudine belongs to a class of drugs known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). The drug is usually referred to by its generic name, zidovudine, which is abbreviated to ZDV. The abbreviation AZT is also used, which stands for azidothymidine.

What is Atripla generic name?

Teva’s generic of Atripla® tablets: Efavirenz, Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Tablets.

What is the brand name for emtricitabine tenofovir?

Emtricitabine/tenofovir, sold under the brand name Truvada among others, is a fixed-dose combination antiretroviral medication used to treat and prevent HIV/AIDS.

What is the brand name for Dolutegravir?

Dolutegravir comes in tablet form in the following strengths: 5-mg tablet for oral suspension (brand name: Tivicay PD) 10-mg, 25-mg, and 50-mg tablets (brand name: Tivicay)

What is 3TC FTC?

FTC (Emtricitabine, Emtriva) is the most recently approved HIV medication in the U.S. The drug is chemically similar to the often prescribed 3TC (lamivudine, Epivir) and can be dosed once daily (one pill) but has a longer chemical lifespan in the body (called “half-life”).

What is the generic name for efavirenz?

SUSTIVA® (efavirenz) in combination with other antiretroviral agents is indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in adults and in pediatric patients at least 3 months old and weighing at least 3.5 kg.

What is Efavirenz Lamivrenine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets for?

Efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovir combination is used alone to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. HIV is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

What is Efavirenz target?

Efavirenz is a synthetic non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase (RT) inhibitor with antiviral activity. Efavirenz binds directly to the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) RT, an RNA-dependent DNA polymerase, blocking its function in viral DNA replication.

Efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablet is a three-drug fixed-dose combination product containing 600 mg of efavirenz (EFV), 200 mg of emtricitabine (FTC), and 300 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF).

What is Efavirenz lamivudine and disoproxil fumarate?

Efavirenz, Lamivudine and Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets is a fixed-dose combination product containing 400 mg of efavirenz (EFV), 300 mg of lamivudine (3TC), and 300 mg of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF).

When should efavirenz be discontinued?

Efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate should be discontinued in patients developing severe rash associated with blistering, desquamation, mucosal involvement, or fever. Appropriate antihistamines and/or corticosteroids may improve the tolerability and hasten the resolution of rash.

Can you take rifampin and efavirenz together?

If efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are co-administered with rifampin in patients weighing 50 kg or more, take one tablet of efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate once daily followed by one additional 200 mg per day of efavirenz [see Drug Interactions (7.3) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].