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The new drugs and how to use them.

Hopkins HIV Rep. 1999 Jan;11(1):2, 7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE AIDS/20700022
Gallant JE

Abstract: More antiretroviral drugs are becoming available, increasing potential treatment regimens but also increasing the complexity of HIV treatment. The 4 newest of the 15 available antiretroviral agents are described: efavirenz (Sustiva, EFV), abacavir (Ziagen, ABC), adefovir (Preveon, ADV), and amprenavir (Agenerase, APV). Information on dosing, side effects, and interactions with other drugs is provided.

Keywords: NEWSLETTER ARTICLE Adenine/*ANALOGS & DERIVATIVES/*THERAPEUTIC USE Anti-HIV Agents/*THERAPEUTIC USE Dideoxynucleosides/*THERAPEUTIC USE Drug Resistance, Microbial Drug Therapy, Combination HIV Infections/*DRUG THERAPY HIV Protease Inhibitors/*THERAPEUTIC USE Human Oxazines/*THERAPEUTIC USE Sulfonamides/*THERAPEUTIC USE

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