WHO recommended drugs for HIV?
FDA-Approved HIV MedicinesDrug ClassGeneric Name (Other names and acronyms)Brand NameNRTIs block reverse transcriptase, an enzyme HIV needs to make copies of itself.abacavir (abacavir sulfate, ABC)Ziagenemtricitabine (FTC)Emtrivalamivudine (3TC)Epivirtenofovir disoproxil fumarate (tenofovir DF, TDF)Viread55 more rows
WHO publishes HIV guidelines?
Below are the most current HIV/AIDS Treatment Guidelines published by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, and available at clinicalinfo.hiv.gov.
What is the treatment protocol for HIV?
The treatment for HIV is called antiretroviral therapy (ART). ART involves taking a combination of HIV medicines (called an HIV treatment regimen) every day. ART is recommended for everyone who has HIV. People with HIV should start taking HIV medicines as soon as possible.Aug 16, 2021
What is the first line treatment of HIV?
The recommended first-line HIV treatment regimens include antiretroviral (ARV) drugs that are safe, effective, and convenient for most people with HIV who have never taken ARVs before.
What Colour are ARVs?
ARVs included green oval tablets (Trizivir), yellow capsules (efavirenz) and round orange-and-white tablets (Lamivir).
What are side effects of protease inhibitors?
Confirmed potential side effects of protease inhibitors are:Insulin resistance.Nausea and diarrhea.Development of gallstones or kidney stones.Changes in how things taste.Insomnia.Elevated numbers in liver function tests.Rash or dry skin.Elevated cholesterol.More items...•Apr 22, 2021
What does Second line treatment mean?
Second-line treatment is treatment for a disease or condition after the initial treatment (first-line treatment) has failed, stopped working, or has side effects that aren't tolerated.Jun 9, 2020
What are the revised recommendations for HIV testing?
Revised Recommendations for HIV Testing of Adults, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women in Health Care Settings#N#These revised recommendations provide guidance for HIV testing of adults, adolescents, and pregnant women in health care settings.
What are the guidelines and related implementation resources?
The listed guidelines and related implementation resources provide guidance about prevention strategies and services that can prevent or diagnose new HIV infections and link individuals at risk to relevant prevention, medical, and social services.
When will WHO update the HIV guidelines?
In July 2021, WHO will be updating the Consolidated HIV Guidelines and will integrate all new and older recommendations into one easy to use guidelines document.
What should HIV programmes do?
HIV programmes should implement interventions to trace people who have disengaged from care and provide support for re-engagement. Psychosocial interventions should be provided to all adolescents and young adults living with HIV.
When did the WHO guideline development meet?
Following an extensive scoping process, WHO convened two guideline development groups that met virtually in September and October of 2020 to formulate recommendations and implementation considerations.
