STIs & Sexual Health

HIV & AIDS

Antiretroviral drugs for HIV management

29 drugs
7 OTC
23 Prescription

Antiretroviral

nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor — NRTI

1

Abacavir; Lamivudine

Prescription

HIV infection (the virus that causes AIDS)

Abacavir & Lamivudine Tablets 600/300mg

Antifungal

Fights fungal infections in the body

2

Amphotericin B

Prescription

Serious fungal infections of the blood, brain, lungs, or other organs, cryptococcal meningitis (a dangerous fungal infection of the brain common in people living with HIV), severe oral or throat thrush that does not respond to other treatments, histoplasmosis, aspergillosis

Amphomul InjectionAmphotret Injection

Fluconazole

Prescription

Vaginal yeast infection (toilet infection), oral thrush (white patches in the mouth), skin fungal infections like ringworm, fungal infections of the blood and organs, cryptococcal meningitis (a serious brain infection common in people with HIV)

Apricona 150mg tabletsBerlin Fluconazole 200mg TabletsBG Fluconazole CapsulesChygozzy Fluconazole Capsules 200mgCika Fluconazole 200 CapsuleCika Fluconazole 50 CapsuleDiflazon CapsulesDiflucan 50mg Capsules

Antiretroviral

Protease Inhibitor boosted with a Pharmacokinetic Enhancer

1

Atazanavir; Ritonavir

Prescription

HIV/AIDS treatment (used together with other HIV medicines to reduce the virus in the body and strengthen your immune system)

Atazanavir & Ritonavir Tablets 300mg/100mgAtazanavir and Ritonavir Tablets 300mg/100mgAtazor-R Tablets

Integrase inhibitor

Antiretroviral

1

Cabotegravir

Prescription

Prevention of HIV infection (PrEP — pre-exposure prophylaxis), treatment of HIV when used together with other HIV medicines

Apretude 30mg Film Coated TabletsApretude 600mg Prolonged-release Suspension for Injection

Antihistamine

anti-allergy

3

Cetirizine

OTC

Hay fever, sneezing, runny or itchy nose, watery or itchy eyes, skin rashes and itching (urticaria/hives), allergic reactions, insect bite reactions

Axcel Cetirizine SyrupCet-Z TabletsZyncet Tablets

Desloratadine

OTC

Allergies, sneezing, runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, skin rash, hives (urticaria), hay fever, itchy skin from allergic reactions

Momento SyrupMomento Tablet

Fexofenadine Hydrochloride

OTC

Sneezing, runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, hay fever, skin rash and itching from hives (urticaria), allergic reactions

Fexet Tablet 120mgFexet Tablet 180mgXonadine 120mg

Antihistamine

Relieves allergy symptoms and itching

1

Chlorphenamine Maleate

OTC

Allergies, sneezing, runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, skin rash, hives (urticaria), insect bite reactions, hay fever, itching from medications or food reactions

AC-Fed TabletAllergin SyrupBond CPM TabletsChlorpheniramine Cold Caplet 4mgChlorpheniramine TabletChlorpheniramine TabletsColdkrisDana CPM Syrup

Antihistamine and appetite stimulant

Reduces allergic reactions and increases appetite

1

Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride

OTC

Allergic reactions, itching, skin rashes, hay fever (sneezing and runny nose), hives, poor appetite and weight gain support

Apitol CapletsApitol SyrupApitol TabletsCetopron TabletsCuregold 4mg TabletCyprodan TabletsInkretin TabletsNalis Cyproheptadine

Antiretroviral

Protease Inhibitor

2

Darunavir

Prescription

HIV infection (the virus that causes AIDS)

Darunavir Tablets 400mgDarunavir Tablets 600mgDarunavir Tablets 800mgDurart 600mg TabletDurart 800mg TabletJyna Darunavir 400mgJyna Darunavir Tablets 800mgPrezista 150mg Tablet

Lopinavir; Ritonavir

Prescription

HIV/AIDS treatment (used together with other antiretroviral medicines, not alone)

Alltera 50GranulesLopinavir 200mg/Ritonavir 50mg

Antiretroviral

Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor - INSTI

1

Dolutegravir

Prescription

HIV infection (the virus that causes AIDS)

Dolutegravir Sodium 50mgDolutegravir TabletDolutegravir Tablets 50mgTivicay 50mg Tablets

Antiretroviral

HIV medicine

3

Dolutegravir; Abacavir; Lamivudine

Prescription

HIV infection (the virus that causes AIDS)

TriumeqAbacavir, Dolutegravir and Lamivudine Tablets 600mg/50mg/300mg

Dolutegravir; Emtricitabine; Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate

Prescription

HIV infection (the virus that causes AIDS)

Dolutegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide TabletsKocitaf Tablets

Emtricitabine; Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate

Prescription

HIV infection (used together with other HIV medicines), prevention of HIV infection in people at high risk (PrEP) — but note that for PrEP, it is only approved for people at risk through sex, not through injecting drugs

Descovy 200mg/10mg TabletDescovy 200mg/25mg Tablets

Antiretroviral

Fights HIV virus in the body

1

Dolutegravir; Lamivudine; Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate

Prescription

HIV infection (the virus that causes AIDS)

Acriptega TabletsDolutegravir/ Lamivudine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 50mg/300mg/300mg TabletsDolutegravir/Lamivudine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 50/300/300mg TabletsTenofovir Disoproxil Fumerate/Lamivudine/DolutegravirViropil TabletsJyna Dolutegravir, Lamivudine and Tenofovir Disoproxil

Antiretroviral

HIV medicine — combination of an integrase inhibitor, a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, and a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor

1

Dolutegravir; Lamivudine; Tenofovir Alafenamide

Prescription

HIV infection (the virus that causes AIDS)

Dolutegravir, Lamivudine and Tenofovir Alafenamide Tablets 50mg/300mg/25mg

Antiretroviral

combination NNRTI + NRTIs

1

Efavirenz; Emtricitabine; Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate

Prescription

HIV infection

Tavin-Em TabletsTenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate/Efavirenz/Emtricitabine 300mg/600mg/200mgTenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate/Efavirenz/Emtricitabine Tablet

Antiretroviral

Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor combination — NRTI

1

Emtricitabine; Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate

Prescription

HIV infection (treatment), HIV prevention (PrEP — for people at high risk of getting HIV)

Emtricitabine & Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Tablets 200/300Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Tablets 200 and 300mgJyna Darunavir Tablets 600mgJyna Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil FumarateTavin-EM TabletsTruvada Tablets

Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent

blood booster

1

Epoetin alfa

Prescription

Low blood level (anaemia) caused by kidney disease, anaemia from cancer chemotherapy, anaemia related to HIV treatment, reducing the need for blood transfusion before major surgery

Vintor 2000 InjectionVintor 4000 InjectionsBinocrit 10,000IU/1mL Solution for Injection in A Pre-Filled SyringeBinocrit 2,000IU/1mL Solution for Injection in a Pre-Filled SyringeBinocrit 4,000IU/0.4mL Solution for Injection in a Pre-Filled SyringeBinocrit 8,000IU/0.8mL Solution for Injection in a Pre-Filled Syringe

Colony-Stimulating Factor

White Blood Cell Booster

1

Filgrastim

Prescription

Low white blood cell count after chemotherapy (cancer treatment), helping the body recover after bone marrow transplant, severe long-term low white blood cell conditions, boosting white blood cells in HIV/AIDS patients

Zarzio 30 MU/0.5mLZarzio 48 MU/0.5mL

Antiretroviral

NRTI — Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor combination

1

Lamivudine; Zidovudine

Prescription

HIV/AIDS treatment, used alongside other antiretroviral drugs to keep the virus under control and help your immune system stay strong

Avocomb Tablets 150/300mgLamivudine/ZidovudineLamivudine/Zidovudine Tablets USP 150mg/300mg

Antihistamine

Anti-allergy

1

Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride

OTC

Allergies, sneezing and runny nose (hay fever), itchy skin rashes (hives/urticaria), watery and itchy eyes, skin allergies, dust and pollen reactions

Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Syrup 2.5mg/5mLXyzal Tablets 5mg

Antiretroviral

Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor - NNRTI

1

Nevirapine

Prescription

HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV during childbirth

Nevimune Oral SuspensionNevirapineNevirapine Tablets 200mg Tablet

Chemotherapy

Taxane anti-cancer drug

1

Paclitaxel

Prescription

Breast cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, Kaposi's sarcoma (a type of skin cancer often linked to HIV/AIDS)

Paclitaxel 100mg/16.7mL Concentrate For Solution For InfusionPaclitaxel 300mg/50mL Concentrate For Solution For InfusionPaclitaxel Sandoz 6mg/mL Concentrate for Solution for Infusion

Antibiotic

Sulfonamide combination

1

Sulfamethoxazole; Trimethoprim

Prescription

Urinary tract infections (urine infections), typhoid, ear infections, chest infections (bronchitis, pneumonia), diarrhea caused by bacteria, skin infections, and prevention of infections in people with weak immune systems including HIV patients

Arintrim TabletsAvrotrim Paediatric Dispersible TabletAvrotrim SuspensionAvrotrim TabletBiomedical Co-Trimoxazole SuspensionButrim TabletsCaretrimChemotrim Tablets

Antiviral

Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor

1

Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate

Prescription

Hepatitis B (liver infection caused by hepatitis B virus), HIV infection (usually combined with other HIV medicines)

Hepbest 25mgVemlidy 25mg Tablets

Antiretroviral

combination HIV medication — NRTI + NNRTI

1

Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate; Lamivudine; Efavirenz

Prescription

HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention of HIV progression

Avonza TabletEfavirenz, Lamivudine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Tablets 600mg/300mg/300mg

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

  • If you have a fever that lasts for more than 3 days, go to your nearest clinic or hospital.
  • If you experience severe headaches or confusion, go to your nearest clinic or hospital.
  • If you notice white, yellow, or pinkish discharge from your penis or vagina, go to your nearest clinic or hospital.
  • If you have severe diarrhea or vomiting that lasts for more than 2 days, go to your nearest clinic or hospital.
  • If you experience severe abdominal pain or swelling in your stomach, go to your nearest clinic or hospital.

For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.

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Trichomoniasis

Antiprotozoal drugs for trichomoniasis (trich)

Vaginal Thrush & BV

Antifungals and antibiotics for vaginal thrush and bacterial vaginosis

Genital Warts

Topical treatments for genital warts (HPV)