Bictegravir-Tenofovir alafenamide-Emtricitabine Biktarvy
Darunavir-Cobicistat-Tenofovir alafenamide-Emtricitabine Symtuza
Dolutegravir-Abacavir-Lamivudine Triumeq
Dolutegravir-Lamivudine Dovato
Dolutegravir-Rilpivirine Juluca
Doravirine-Tenofovir DF-Lamivudine Delstrigo
Efavirenz-Tenofovir DF-Emtricitabine Atripla
Elvitegravir-Cobicistat-Tenofovir alafenamide-Emtricitabine Genvoya
Elvitegravir-Cobicistat-Tenofovir DF-Emtricitabine Stribild
Rilpivirine-Tenofovir alafenamide-Emtricitabine Odefsey
Rilpivirine-Tenofovir DF-Emtricitabine Complera
Fostemsavir Rukobia
Ibalizumab Trogarzo
Maraviroc Selzentry
Dolutegravir Tivicay
Raltegravir Isentress
Tenofovir alafenamide-Emtricitabine Descovy
Tenofovir DF-Emtricitabine Truvada and Multiple Generics
Doravirine Pifeltro
Efavirenz Sustiva
Etravirine Intelence
Rilpivirine EdurantAntiretroviral Therapy
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Antiretroviral Medications and Initial Therapy - 0%Topic 1
BackgroundActivities- 0%Topic 2
HIV Life Cycle and Antiretroviral Drug TargetsActivities- 0%Topic 3
When to Initiate Antiretroviral TherapyActivities- 0%Topic 4
Antiretroviral Regimens for Initial TherapyActivities- 0%Topic 5
Choosing a Specific Antiretroviral RegimenActivities- 0%Topic 7
Monitoring Response to Antiretroviral TherapyActivities- 0%Topic 8
Poor CD4 Response to Antiretroviral TherapyAntiretroviral Medications and Initial Therapy Overview
About this Lesson
Last Updated: February 3rd, 2025CNE/CME Continuing Education
This lesson qualifies for:- 1.5 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, or
- 1.5 CNE contact hours and 1.5 CE contact hours (qualifies for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)
CNE and CME Origination: June 1st, 2017CNE and CME Review: September 1st, 2023CNE and CME Expiration: August 31st, 2026 (3rd Edition)
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This is a substantial revision of the original Lesson. The previous edition was titled Antiretroviral Medications and Initial Therapy and available until September 1st, 2023.Learning Objectives
- List the major classes of antiretroviral medications
- Explain the mechanism of action with each class of antiretroviral medications
- Summarize evidence supporting antiretroviral treatment of all persons with HIV
- Describe recommended antiretroviral regimens for treatment-naïve individuals and discuss factors to consider when selecting an initial regimen
- Discuss recommended laboratory studies to obtain at baseline and while monitoring response to therapy
Lesson Contributors
Authors
David H. Spach, MDDavid H. Spach, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of WashingtonDisclosures:NoneBrian R. Wood, MDBrian R. Wood, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of WashingtonDisclosures:NoneReviewers
Jehan Z. Budak, MDJehan Z. Budak, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of WashingtonDisclosures:NoneLesson Plan
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