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NRTI drugs usually end in?
What are the two exceptions to the NRTI ending rule?
Abacavir, Tenofovir
PI drugs usually end in?
-AVIR
NNRTI drugs usually end in?
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Integrase inhibitors usually end in?
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Fusion inhibitors are represented by?
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What is the CCR5 antagonist?
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What are pharmacokinetic boosters?
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Name two 'one pill, once daily' INSTI based regimens.
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What is a PI based regimen for a new patient?
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Name two 'one pill, once daily' regimens for NNRTI based treatments.
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What two types of HIV drugs should never be given alone?
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Study Notes
NRTI Drugs
- NRTI drugs typically end with the suffixes -UDINE, -OSINE, or -ABINE.
- Notable exceptions to the NRTI naming convention include Abacavir and Tenofovir.
PI Drugs
- Protease Inhibitor (PI) drugs generally end in -AVIR.
NNRTI Drugs
- Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NNRTI) drugs usually conclude with -VIRIDINE, -VIRAPINE, -VIRINE, or -VIRENZ.
Integrase Inhibitors
- Integrase inhibitors are identifiable by their ending in -GRAVIR.
Fusion Inhibitors
- Fusion inhibitors are represented by the drug Enfuvirtide, which can be identified by the suffix -TIDE.
CCR5 Antagonist
- The CCR5 antagonist drug is Maraviroc, often abbreviated as maraviROC.
Pharmacokinetic Boosters
- Ritonavir (RTV) and Cobicistat (COBI) serve as pharmacokinetic boosters in HIV treatment.
One Pill, Once Daily Regimens
- INSTI-based regimens that are taken as a single pill once daily include Triumeq and Stribild.
- NNRTI-based regimens available as one pill once daily are Atripla and Complera.
Recommended Regimens for New Patients
- A PI-based regimen suitable for new patients consists of Prezista combined with Truvada.
Cautions in Treatment
- NRTIs and Boosted PIs should never be administered alone to ensure effective treatment.
- It is recommended to use a combination of two NRTIs in therapy.
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