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What's new with HIV treatment?
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Apretude (cabotegravir extended-release injectable suspension) for use in at-risk adults and adolescents weighing at least 35 kilograms (77 pounds) for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV.Dec 20, 2021
When Will HIV injection be available?
Now, there's a new option that can prevent HIV without the need for daily pills: On December 20, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Apretude (cabotegravir extended-release), a shot injected every two months to prevent HIV in at-risk adults and adolescents who weigh at least 77 pounds.Dec 29, 2021
What is the best treatment of HIV?
The most effective treatment for HIV is antiretroviral therapy (ART). This is a combination of several medicines that aims to control the amount of virus in your body. Antiretroviral medicines slow the rate at which the virus grows.
What Colour are ARVs?
ARVs included green oval tablets (Trizivir), yellow capsules (efavirenz) and round orange-and-white tablets (Lamivir).