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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I have been here before, a long long time ago and now I am back.Forgive me for not just saying what I want to say,even under a triple dose of antidepressants it is still raw and seeping and I am hesitant at revealing it as at least under the bandages around my heart I don,t have to look at how raw and wounded.My child was cleaved from my heart by his own actions. my child of ten,turning eleven...
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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??
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.