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Next generation fixed dose combination pharmacotherapies for treating HIV
Margaret R Caplan1, Eric S Daar1, Katya C Corado1
1a Division of HIV Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine , Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center , Torrance , CA , USA.
Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy
|March 21, 2018
Summary
New fixed-dose combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) options simplify HIV-1 treatment. Future ART regimens aim for improved efficacy and safety, with two-drug options challenging traditional three-drug approaches.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Pharmacology
- Virology
Background:
- Antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV-1 infection has evolved significantly, with single-tablet regimens simplifying treatment administration.
- Current ART options, while effective, present limitations such as adverse events and drug interactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review pre-clinical and clinical data on advancements in fixed-dose combination ART.
- To discuss the development of next-generation ART for initial and maintenance therapy.
Main Methods:
- Literature search of PubMed and major conference presentations up to November 2017.
- Analysis of pre-clinical and clinical data on fixed-dose combination pharmacotherapies.
Main Results:
- Next-generation ART is focusing on improved efficacy, safety, and tolerability.
- Novel fixed-dose combinations may include existing drugs in single tablets or new agents.
- Emerging data suggest two-drug ART regimens may offer efficacy comparable to traditional three-drug regimens.
Conclusions:
- Future ART advancements promise more convenient and safer treatment options for HIV-1.
- The landscape of ART is shifting towards simplified regimens and potentially fewer drugs.
- Clinical implementation will consider cost-effectiveness and patient preference as generic options emerge.
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