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: 9/10/19 (What's New)

Summary

  • Zidovudine is currently indicated for treatment of HIV infection in combination with other antiretroviral agents and prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV[FDA Zidovudine]
  • It is indicated for treatment-naive and treatment-experienced patients
  • Administered orally at 300 mg twice daily

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

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