What must be monitored in patients taking Truvada?

When patients are taking Truvada, it is crucial to monitor their HIV status because Truvada is a medication used in the treatment and prevention of HIV. Monitoring HIV status helps healthcare providers assess the effectiveness of the treatment, ensuring that the medication is successfully suppressing the virus and preventing the progression to AIDS. Regular testing also allows for prompt adjustments in therapy if viral loads are not decreasing as expected.

While kidney function is also very important when administering Truvada, especially since tenofovir, one of its components, can affect renal health, the primary focus in this context emphasizes the monitoring of HIV status to evaluate treatment efficacy and prevent complications related to ongoing HIV infection.