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Antiretroviral drugs help to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). The common retroviral drugs are Atazanavir, Darunavir, Indinavir, and Fosamprenavir. It works by stopping the virus replication in the body. It allows the immune system to repair itself and prevents further damage. The common side effects of antiretroviral drugs are fever, nausea, and vomiting.

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