Which ARVs are used in South Africa?

The new regimen, known as TLD, is a three-in-one, fixed-dose combination that includes dolutegravir, lamivudine, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Dolutegravir is already the drug of choice for people living with HIV in high-income countries.

What is the first line antiretroviral therapy currently prescribed in South Africa?

The preferred first-line ART regimen is tenofovir disoproxil fumarate-lamivudine-dolutegravir (TLD) for those clients initiating ART, experiencing side-effects to EFV, or for those who prefer to use DTG after being given all the necessary information.

What is the first and second-line regimen?

First-line ART regimens consisted of two nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs; zidovudine or stavudine and lamivudine) and one non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI; nevirapine or efavirenz), while second-line consisted of ritonavir-boosted lopinavir with 2 NRTIs.

What are Atroiza pills for in South Africa?

Atroiza is a combination pill than contains three HIV drugs. It is a generic version of Atripla. It is mainly used to treat HIV.

What is the first-line regimen in SA?

The preferred first-line ART regimen is tenofovir disoproxil fumarate-lamivudine-dolutegravir (TLD) for those clients ini a ng ART, experiencing side-effects to EFV, or for those who prefer to use DTG after being given all the necessary informa on.

Is Atroiza and Tribuss the same?

Tribuss and Atroiza are both generic versions (copies) of a pill called Atripla. They all contain the same ingredients and work in the same way. They only have different names because they are made by different companies. Because they both contain the same ingredients you should not get any new side effects.

Can I use Atroiza as PEP?

When using Atroiza or any other ARV regimen as post exposure prophylaxis (to prevent HIV transmission after contact to possibly infected body fluids), time is of the essence. Unfortunately as far as I know, there is no evidence that starting these drugs after 72 hours post exposure, will prevent HIV transmission.

Is Odimune and Tribuss the same?

Tribuss and Odimune are generic versions of the fixed dose combination pill Atripla. These drugs have different names because they are made by different manufacturers. Each version contains the same doses of three drugs. These are tenofovir, FTC and efavirenz.

What is Atroiza pills for?

Atroiza is a combination of three drugs that are used in treating HIV: tenofovir, emtricitabine and efavirenz. Unlike other anti-retrovirals that required patients to take at least six tablets a day, Atroiza is taken once daily and is believed to have the same effect as its predecessors.

Is Teevir and Atroiza the same?

In some countries, Atripla is a white tablet with the same design. Generic versions of Atripla include Atenef, Atreslawin, Atroiza, Citenvir, Heftenam, Odimune, Teevir, Trenvir, Tribuss, Triolar, Trivenz, Truno, Trustiva, Viraday and Vonavir.