Hydroxyurea to inhibit human immunodeficiency virus-1 replication.
Treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection continues to be a challenge. Drug regimens that include two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors and a protease inhibitor are now the standard of care. These regimens require strict patient adherence and have numerous adverse effects at a high cost, so clinicians must continue to explore other therapeutic options. Hydroxyurea is a ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor that may have efficacy against HIV. We conducted a critical review of the literature to examine the utility of hydroxyurea-based drug combinations.
Romanelli
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Division of Pharmacy Practice and Science, University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Lexington 40536, USA.
Pomeroy
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Smith
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D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D015497:HIV-1 / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D006918:Hydroxyurea / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014779:Virus Replication / Q000187:drug effects*
D019380:Anti-HIV Agents; D006918:Hydroxyurea