OVERVIEW HIV attacks cells within the body’s immune system. To spread, the virus needs to enter these cells and make copies of itself. The copies are then released from these cells and infect other cells. Treatment with nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) is one way… Read More

WHAT IS LAMIVUDINE? Lamivudine, also known as 3TC, (brand name Epivir) is a drug used as part of antiretroviral therapy (ART). The FDA approved lamivudine in 1995 as an antiretroviral drug (ARV) for people with HIV infection. Generic versions have been approved under PEPFAR. Lamivudine… Read More

WHAT IS ABACAVIR? Abacavir, also known as abacavir sulfate or ABC (brand name Ziagen), is a drug used as part of antiretroviral therapy (ART). The FDA approved abacavir in 1998 as an antiretroviral drug (ARV) for people with HIV infection. Generic versions have been approved… Read More

WHAT IS TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE? Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, also known as tenofovir DF or TDF (brand name Viread), is a drug used as part of antiretroviral therapy (ART). The FDA approved tenofovir DF in 2001 as an antiretroviral drug (ARV) for people with HIV infection.… Read More

WHAT IS EMTRICITABINE? Emtricitabine, also known as FTC (brand name Emtriva), is a drug used as part of antiretroviral therapy (ART). The FDA approved emtricitabine in 2003 as an antiretroviral drug (ARV) for people with HIV infection. Generic versions have been approved under PEPFAR. Emtricitabine… Read More