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I started my arv treatment in august and was also prescribed to take purbac strength medication. i take all this medication at the same time everyday, what do the purbac strength do and how long will i take them?
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SMX-TMP for HIV: Purbac (co-trimoxazole) is sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim (SMX-TMP). It is prescribed to HIV infected persons with immune deficiency, to prevent pneumocystis pneumonia, which can be very serious. Your doctor probably intends you to take it indefinitely; or until ARVs improve your immune system. Definitely do not stop taking it; discuss with your doctor at your next clinic visit. Good luck!
Answered 11/17/2020
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HIV treatment: Purbac is an antibiotic containing Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole. In HIV treatment, these are commonly used to prevent opportunistic infections such as Pneumocystis, Toxoplasma and some common bacteria. Taken with the AntiRetroviral Meds (ARV), the Purbac prevents any HIV sequelae
Answered 11/17/2020
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