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Antiretroviral drugs inhibit the reproduction of retroviruses--viruses composed of RNA rather than DNA.
Doses must be individualized based on the patient and use of interacting drugs. The optimum combinations of antiretroviral drugs have not been determined, nor is there agreement on the stage of infection at which to start treatment.
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Antiretroviral agents are virustatic agents which block steps in the replication of the virus. The drugs are not curative; however continued use of drugs, particularly in multi-drug regimens, significantly slows disease progression.
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No. Only antiretroviral drugs can reduce HIV.