HIV Support Group
HIV (also known as human immunodeficiency virus, and formerly known as HTLV-III and lymphadenopathy-associated virus) is a retrovirus that primarily infects vital components of the human immune system which can lead the syndrome known as AIDS. Many of the problems faced by people infected with HIV result from failure of the immune system to protect from opportunistic...
Hey you guys...some news
1) The FDA granted accelerated approval for raltegravir tablets (400 mg), in combination with other antiretroviral agents, for the treatment of HIV. It will be sold under the name ISENTRESS
2) When used with other HIV medicines, raltegravir has been shown to reduce HIV viral load and raise CD4+ counts
3) Isentress (raltegravir) is in the class of HIV meds known as "HIV integrase strand transfer inhibitors" AKA integrase inhibitors.
4) Isentress was granted approval based on resutlts of two studies...and in most of them those patients had documented resistance to at least 1 drug in each of 3 classes (ie, NNRTIs, NRTIs, PIs)
5) The most common adverse events reported with raltegravir were diarrhea, nausea, and headache.
Dr O.
1) The FDA granted accelerated approval for raltegravir tablets (400 mg), in combination with other antiretroviral agents, for the treatment of HIV. It will be sold under the name ISENTRESS
2) When used with other HIV medicines, raltegravir has been shown to reduce HIV viral load and raise CD4+ counts
3) Isentress (raltegravir) is in the class of HIV meds known as "HIV integrase strand transfer inhibitors" AKA integrase inhibitors.
4) Isentress was granted approval based on resutlts of two studies...and in most of them those patients had documented resistance to at least 1 drug in each of 3 classes (ie, NNRTIs, NRTIs, PIs)
5) The most common adverse events reported with raltegravir were diarrhea, nausea, and headache.
Dr O.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
the Food and Drug Administration
The governing body in the United States responsible for approval of drugs...they review data on new drugs and decide if it is safe and effective for use.
Dr O.