| TREATMENTS |
3TC
(lamivudine, Epivir) 
an antiretroviral in the same class of drugs as AZT - en español
(updated
12/3/2001) |
abacavir (Ziagen)
nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, the
same class of drugs as AZT
en
español (updated 7/28/2000) |
amprenavir (Agenerase)
newly approved protease inhibitor
en español
(updated
5/9/2000) |
anabolic steroids
sythetic versions of a naturally occurring
hormone used to treat weight loss
en
español (updated 5/11/2000) |
cidofovir (Vistide, HPMPC)
newly approved
intravenous treatment for CMV retinitis - en
español
(updated 5/11/2000) |
combination therapy
information from clinical trials about combination therapy with AZT, ddI and ddC, and
protease inhibitors - en
español
(updated 5/11/2000) |
didanosine (ddI,
Videx)
an antitretroviral in the same class of drugs as AZT - en español
(updated
10/1/2000) |
delavirdine
(Rescriptor)
a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor - en español
(updated
1/5/99) |
DOXIL
a liposomal
version of the anti-cancer drug doxorubacin for treating KS - en español |
d4T (stavudine,
Zerit)
an antiretroviral in the same class of drugs as AZT, approved for people
who can't take AZT. Letter to Doctors
en español (updated
8/2/99) |
efavirenz
(Sustiva, DMP 266)
approved NNRTI recommended for first line combination treatment - en español
(modified
7/14/99) |
ganciclovir
implants
a treatment for CMV infection that is only in the eye - en español
(updated
3/10/96) |
hydroxyurea
(Hydrea)
good results have been seen when used in combination with ddI - en español |
IL-2
a synthetic
version of a naturally occuring messenger of the immune system, in studies as a treatment
for HIV infection and KS
en español
(updated 11/13/96) |
indinavir
(Crixivan)
protease inhibitor made by Merck
en
español (updated 10/26/1999) |
liposomal
daunorubicin (DaunoXome)
newly approved treatment for KS
en español (updated
3/10/97) |
lopinavir
(Kaletra)
protease inhibitor, newly approved |
nelfinavir
(Viracept)
protease inhibitor, approved for adults and children; 2x daily dosing approved
en español (updated
12/6/1999) |
nevirapine
(Viramune)
approved non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor - en español
(updated
12/13/2000) |
NNRTIs
non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, which work differently
than the class of drugs that includes AZT, includes nevirapine and delavirdine
(updated 1/5/99) |
oral
ganciclovir
pill form of the drug used to treat CMV
en español (updated
7/2/96) |
passive
immunotherapy
an experimental form of treatment using blood with high levels
of HIV antibodies
en
español |
protease
inhibitors
class of drugs used in combination with nucleosides - en español
(updated
5/30/99) |
ritonavir
(Norvir)
Abbott's protease inhibitor, approved 3/1/96. See also Letter from Abbott sent to doctors 4/5/96 and Norvir update on liquid formulation - en español
(updated
4/7/2000) |
saquinavir sgc
(Fortovase)
(updated 6/9/2000)
the protease inhibitor made by
Hoffman LaRoche. Approved for prescription. saquinavir (Invirase) (updated 1/22/98)
en español |
tenofovir (Viread)
a new class of drug called nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors to treat HIV infection.
(updated 12/03/2001)
|
thalidomide
a drug being studied for treating wasting and
HIV infection. Used to treat aphthous ulcers.
en español
(updated 2/23/2000) |
zalcitabine
(ddC, Hivid)
a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor - en español
(updated
1/5/99) |
zidovudine (AZT,
Retrovir)
the first approved nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor - en español
(updated
1/5/99) | |
|
|
| TESTS |
viral load
tests
lab tests for measuring the amount of virus in the blood.
(updated 5/12/99) |
understanding drug resistance
(updated 5/30/99) |
adherence to
treatment
the importance of taking meds on schedule. |
stopping
prophylaxis
recent tests show it's possible to stop preventive treatments.
(modified 2/4/2000) |
|
|
| CONDITIONS |
cryptococcal
meningitis
a fungal infection that can cause swelling in the lining of the brain
(updated 6/13/2000)
PHS
Guidelines |
cryptosporidiosis
an intestinal infection, new treatments are
being studied
(modified 3/21/97)
PHS Guidelines |
cytomegalovirus
(CMV)
a viral infection that can cause disease in the eyes and the intestines as
well as other parts of the body
(updated 7/2/96)
PHS Guidelines |
fungal
infections
thrush and vaginal candidiasis are two kinds of fungal infections that HIV+
people can get
PHS Guidelines |
hepatitis
C
a
liver illness caused by the HCV virus
(updated 7/17/01) |
HIV
a description of
the human immunodeficiency virus
(updated 3/17/97) |
Kaposi's
sarcoma
a type of cancer that people with HIV infection can get
(modified 4/17/96) |
MAC
a bacterial
infection, Mycobacterium avium complex
(updated 1/20/97)
PHS Guidelines |
PCP
prevention
pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
PHS Guidelines |
peripheral
neuropathy
a painful condition caused by damage to the nerves; can be a side effect of
many drugs. |
toxoplasmosis
infection caused by a parasite found in
undercooked meat and soil
PHS Guidelines |
diabetes
warning and protease inhibitors
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