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How Does HIV Treatment Work?

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) works by blocking different stages of the HIV replication cycle. When HIV cannot replicate freely, the immune system (measured by CD4 count) recovers, and the viral load in the blood drops to undetectable levels.

Undetectable viral load is the goal of treatment. At this level, HIV cannot be transmitted to a partner, immune damage stops, and life expectancy normalises. Most patients today reach undetectable viral load within 3–6 months of starting the right regimen.

First-Line Regimens — What's Most Commonly Prescribed?

WHO guidelines recommend Dolutegravir-based regimens as the preferred first-line treatment for adults and adolescents. These regimens are favoured because Dolutegravir (DTG) is highly effective, has a high barrier to resistance, and is well-tolerated.

TDF vs TAF — Why the Newer Tenofovir Matters

Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (TDF) has been the backbone of HIV therapy for over 20 years. It works extremely well. But it does have a known impact on kidney function and bone density with long-term use — particularly at higher systemic concentrations.

Tenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) — available as Hepbest 25mg — is a newer formulation that achieves the same antiviral effect at ten times lower systemic exposure. This dramatically reduces kidney and bone toxicity. TAF-based regimens are now preferred for patients with existing kidney problems, osteoporosis risk, or those over 60.

Hepatitis B and C Medicines in This Category

Some medicines in this category treat viral hepatitis rather than HIV. Entecavir (Entaliv 0.5mg) is a first-line treatment for chronic Hepatitis B. Ledifos (Ledipasvir + Sofosbuvir) and Velasof (Sofosbuvir + Velpatasvir) treat Hepatitis C and achieve cure rates above 95% in 8–12 week courses.

Patients co-infected with HIV and Hepatitis B or C require specialist management to address both infections simultaneously. Our HIV medicine range covers the ART components of such regimens.

Are Indian Generic ART Medicines as Effective?

Yes. Indian manufacturers — including those supplying MEDIONIX PHARMA — produce WHO-prequalified antiretroviral medicines used in national HIV programmes across more than 100 countries. The same factories supply the medicines distributed by Doctors Without Borders and PEPFAR-funded programmes.

Generic ART medicines are not lower quality. They contain identical active ingredients, meet the same manufacturing standards, and have been tested for bioequivalence. The price difference reflects patent expiry, not quality.