title: Use of thalidomide in HIV infection.
abstract: Despite its disastrous past, thalidomide has reentered the medical community. This article reviews available evidence for its potential application to the treatment of some complications of HIV infection. HIV-related conditions in which thalidomide may be useful include aphthous ulcers, wasting, diarrhea, and nodular prurigo. Vigilance must be maintained to minimize adverse effects and prevent fetal exposure.
authors.affiliation: Lincoln Health Center, Durham, NC, USA.
authors.forename: B O
authors.initials: BO
authors.lastname: Taiwo
mesh_terms: D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D012008:Recurrence; D013281:Stomatitis, Aphthous / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013723:Teratogens; D013792:Thalidomide / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D013723:Teratogens; D013792:Thalidomide