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2. Pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention - Wikipedia

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   This combination of drugs is also known to increase HIV resistance to these medications when used as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in individuals who have already (recently) been infected with HIV. Cabotegravir ( Apretude ) shares a similar black box warning to only use the medication if a person tests negative for HIV infection.

3. Zidovudine - Wikipedia

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   Common side effects include headaches, fever, and nausea. [6] Serious side effects include liver problems, muscle damage, and high blood lactate levels. [6] It is commonly used in pregnancy and appears to be safe for the fetus. [6] ZDV is of the nucleoside analog reverse-transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) class. [6]

4. Tenofovir disoproxil - Wikipedia

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   Tenofovir disoproxil is generally well tolerated with low discontinuation rates among the HIV and chronic hepatitis B population. [13] There are no contraindications for use of this drug. [10] The most commonly reported side effects due to use of tenofovir disoproxil were dizziness, nausea, and diarrhea. [13]

5. PrEP's promise to change the course of HIV has succeeded ...

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   On the bright side, PrEP, which is short for pre-exposure prophylaxis and involves taking either oral or injectable prescription antiretroviral medications in advance of potential HIV exposure ...

6. Pre-exposure prophylaxis - Wikipedia

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   The abbreviation PrEP now typically refers to pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention, the use of antiviral drugs as a strategy for the prevention of HIV/AIDS. [2] PrEP is one of a number of HIV prevention strategies for people who are HIV negative but who have a higher risk of acquiring HIV, including sexually active adults at increased risk of contracting HIV, people who engage in ...

7. An injectable HIV-prevention drug is highly effective — but ...

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   Since Truvada was approved as the first form of PrEP 12 years ago, the drug has failed to achieve anything in the U.S. approaching its awesome impact on HIV rates among gay and bisexual men in ...