title: [Considerations in first line antiretroviral selection for adults].
abstract: One of the main factors that influence the success of antiretroviral therapy is adherence to treatment. However, there are other elements that physicians must be aware in order to obtain maximal therapeutic efficacy. A diverse range of antiretroviraldrugs have been approved for its use in HIV infected patients with HIV, but each one of them has its own particular indications and contraindications. The selection of antiretrovirals will depend on factors such as age, sex, co-morbidities, co-infections, virologic and immunological status of the patient. Intake schedules and possible interactions with other drugs are also essential points to considerate for a favorable outcome of treatment.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Enfermedades Infecciosas del Adulto, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Chile, mceballos@med.puc.cl.
authors.forename: M Elena
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Ceballos
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D018791:CD4 Lymphocyte Count; D060085:Coinfection / Q000382:microbiology / Q000821:virology; D000075202:Contraindications; D004347:Drug Interactions; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology / Q000821:virology; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D008297:Male; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011247:Pregnancy; D012737:Sex Factors; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders; D019562:Viral Load
chemical_list: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents