How Entry Inhibitors Work
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 entry inhibitors is one way to help stop… Read More
maraviroc (Selzentry)
WHAT IS MARAVIROC? Maraviroc, also known as MVC (brand name Selzentry in the U.S. and Celsentri elsewhere) is a drug used as part of antiretroviral therapy (ART). The FDA approved maraviroc in 2007 as an antiretroviral drug (ARV) for people with HIV infection. Maraviroc is… Read More
ibalizumab-uiyk (Trogarzo)
WHAT IS IBALIZUMAB-UIYK? Ibalizumab-uiyk, also known as Hu5A8, IBA, Ibalizumab, TMB-355, or TNX-355 (brand name Trogarzo) is a drug used as part of antiretroviral therapy (ART). The FDA approved ibalizumab-uiyk in 2018 as an antiretroviral drug (ARV) for people with HIV infection. Ibalizumab-uiyk is manufactured… Read More
fostemsavir (Rukobia)
WHAT IS FOSTEMSAVIR? Fostemsavir, also known as fostemsavir tromethamine or FTR (brand name Rukobia), is a drug used as part of antiretroviral therapy (ART). The FDA approved fostemsavir in 2020 as an antiretroviral drug (ARV) for people with HIV infection. Fostemsavir is manufactured by ViiV… Read More