Prophylaxis to combat HIV infection after sexual exposure

Article Abstract:

The expanding use of prophylaxis drugs to treat people who have been exposed to possible HIV infection through sexual activities needs to be debated at a national level so as to develop a medical standard. Postsexual exposure prophylaxis (PSEP) drugs have been successful in preventing infection by the HIV virus after sex, although this success has lead to a charge of undermining safe sex education. The use of PSEP must be properly regulated to ensure it benefits the health of the nation, rather than harming it.

Analysis, Prevention, Ethical aspects, Preventive health services, Preventive medicine

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A Review of Abacavir and Efavirenz: New Antiretroviral Drugs to Treat HIV-1 Infection

Article Abstract:

Abacavir (Ziagen) and efavirenz (Sustiva) have been approved for use in combating HIV. Adverse reactions to abacavir include nausea, fever, and skin rash. Adverse reactions to efavirenz include skin rash, nausea, dizziness, nervousness, and other reactions to the nervous system. Treatment decisions for such highly active antiretroviral drugs should be made carefully, with an understanding of pharmacokinetics and patient adherence habits.

United States, Care and treatment, Methods, Usage, HIV patients, Highly active antiretroviral therapy, Ziagen (Medication), Sustiva (Medication)

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