What is another word for antiretroviral drugs?
Pronunciation: [ˌantɪɹˌɛtɹə͡ʊvˈa͡ɪ͡əɹə͡l dɹˈʌɡz] (IPA) 
Antiretroviral drugs are medication used to treat HIV and AIDS. These drugs work by slowing down the virus and preventing it from multiplying in the body. There are several synonyms for antiretroviral drugs, including HIV medications, HIV/AIDS treatment, antiviral therapy, retroviral drugs, and combination therapy. HIV medication is a common term used to describe antiretroviral drugs, as it encompasses all drugs used to treat HIV, including nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors, and entry inhibitors. HIV/AIDS treatment refers to any therapy or medication used to treat or manage HIV and AIDS. Antiviral therapy focuses on suppressing viral replication in order to maintain a low viral load in the body. Combination therapy refers to the use of multiple drugs at the same time to increase effectiveness in treating the virus.
