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: 10/1/18 (What's New)

Summary

  • Tenofovir DF in combination with other antiretroviral agents is indicated for treatment of HIV infection[FDA Tenofovir DF]
  • Tenofovir DF is administered once daily at a dose of 300 mg, but dose should be adjusted for patients with reduced creatinine clearance (Table 7)
  • Available in several coformulations:

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    Keywords: Cardiovascular Disease, Hematologic Complications, Initial Antiretroviral Therapy, Mitochondrial Disorders, Neurologic Complications, Renal Complications, Special Populations, Treatment Complications, Viral Hepatitis Coinfection

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