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

    Delavirdine
    • Delavirdine is not recommended in ART guidelines and there are currently no indications for its use
      • Use is rare because of relatively limited clinical evidence regarding its efficacy, high pill burden, and inconvenient dosing schedule
      • Not available in Europe
    Nevirapine

    Action required

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

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