Agents Used in Antiretroviral Therapy

  • Authors: Philip Grant, MD (More Info)
  • Editors in Chief: Daniel R. Kuritzkes, MD; Joseph J. Eron, Jr., MD
  • Last Reviewed: 4/9/19 (What's New)

Summary

    Didanosine
    • Didanosine is indicated for use in combination with other antiretroviral agents for treatment of HIV infection[FDA Didanosine-EC]
    • Approved for both antiretroviral-naive and treatment-experienced patients
    • Didanosine is no longer included as an option in US or European treatment guidelines for first-line therapy
    Stavudine
      Zidovudine

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      Keywords: Initial Antiretroviral Therapy, Management of Treatment-Experienced Patients, Special Populations, Treatment Complications

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