Key Principles and Recommended Regimens for First-line Antiretroviral Therapy

  • Author: Paul E. Sax, MD (More Info)
  • Editors in Chief: Daniel R. Kuritzkes, MD; Joseph J. Eron, Jr., MD
  • Last Reviewed: 2/20/19 (What's New)

Summary

  • When choosing among INSTIs, there are key differences in:
    • Dosing
      • Raltegravir is currently given as 2 pills once or twice daily without a boosting agent

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Keywords: Dyslipidemia, Fat Perturbations, Initial Antiretroviral Therapy, Treatment Complications

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