Antiretroviral medications and HIV.
BACKGROUND
Since 1996 the use of combination antiretroviral treatment including protease inhibitors has dramatically improved the prognosis for many people with HIV. However, antiretroviral medications are associated with significant side effects.


OBJECTIVE
To outline some of the important side effects of antiretroviral medications and strategies for managing complications.


CONCLUSIONS
Awareness of potential problems, careful prescribing behaviour and close monitoring can reduce the impact of many side effects of antiretroviral medication. Identification and management of side effects may also assist in improving adherence to treatment.
Kidd
Michael R
MR
Department of General Practice, The University of Sydney, New South Wales. michael.kidd@med.usyd.edu.au
Anderson
Jonathan
J
D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001315:Australia; D004347:Drug Interactions; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy
D019380:Anti-HIV Agents