Agents Used in Antiretroviral Therapy

  • Authors: Philip Grant, MD (More Info)
  • Editors in Chief: Daniel R. Kuritzkes, MD; Joseph J. Eron, Jr., MD
  • Last Reviewed: 9/10/19 (What's New)

Summary

  • Enfuvirtide, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, is indicated for treatment of HIV infection in treatment-experienced patients with evidence of HIV replication despite ongoing antiretroviral therapy[FDA Enfuvirtide]
  • Administered at a dose of 90 mg injected subcutaneously twice daily
  • Injection-site reactions are common

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Keywords: Dermatologic Complications, Initial Antiretroviral Therapy, Management of Treatment-Experienced Patients, Special Populations, Treatment Complications

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