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Special Considerations in the Management of Women With HIV, Including Management of Conception and Pregnancy

Author: Sigal Yawetz, MD (More Info)
Section Editor: Judith S. Currier, MD, MSc
Editors in Chief: Daniel R. Kuritzkes, MD; Joseph J. Eron, Jr., MD
Last Reviewed: 4/27/20 (What's New)

Summary

Women should continue their oral ART regimen as prescribed before and during labor and delivery (Management Guidelines)^{[DHHS Perinatal]}
Intravenous zidovudine infusion should replace oral zidovudine^{[DHHS Perinatal]}
Methylergonovine should be avoided in women receiving PIs, efavirenz, or cobicistat due to risk of exaggerated vasoconstrictive response^{[DHHS Perinatal]}

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Keywords: Drug-Drug Interactions, Pregnancy, Switch Strategies, Women