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Maraviroc is a medication used in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. It belongs to a class of drugs known as entry inhibitors, which work by blocking the CCR5 receptor on the surface of immune cells, thereby preventing the entry of the virus into the cells and reducing viral replication.
Maraviroc is used in combination with other antiretroviral drugs as part of a highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) regimen to suppress HIV viral load and improve immune function in people living with HIV. It is indicated for use in treatment-experienced patients who have detectable CCR5-tropic HIV-1 virus and limited treatment options due to resistance, intolerance, or contraindications to other antiretroviral agents.
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