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

  • Stavudine in combination with other antiretroviral agents is indicated for treatment of HIV infection[FDA Stavudine]
  • It can be used in both antiretroviral-naive and treatment-experienced patients
  • Stavudine is most commonly prescribed at a dose of 30 mg twice daily for adults, regardless of weight, to minimize toxicity

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Keywords: Initial Antiretroviral Therapy, Management of Treatment-Experienced Patients, Neurologic Complications, Resource-Limited Settings, Special Populations, Treatment Complications

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