CPK is creatine phosphokinase, an enzyme found mainly in the heart, brain, and skeletal muscle. It is tested by taking a blood sample. High CPK can indicate muscle destruction, heart attacks, central nervous sysmtem issues, and others. Long term exposure of high CPK can load up your kidneys, and may cause muscle loss and weakness. …
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https://www.hivandhepatitis.com/hiv-aids/hiv-aids-topics/hiv-treatment/3629-nrti-sparing-art-with-atazanavir-raltegravir-conflicting-data-for-naive-and-experienced-patients NRTI-sparing antiretroviral regimen of unboosted atazanavir (Reyataz) plus raltegravir (Isentress) suppresses HIV in treatment-naive patients as well as standard 3-drug combinations, but its twice-daily dosing, side effects, and low barrier to resistance limit its appeal. For treatment-experienced people already doing well on atazanavir triple therapy, however, the dual regimen may be an attractive simplification …
