Abstract
Methods All the ICTC confirmed HIV Positive Patients were registered and initiated with FDC ART at ART Center of the Institute as per Indian National ART Guidelines; recommends the use of 2 NRTIs (ZDV/d4T + 3TC) + 1 NNRTI (EFV/NVP). Baseline parameters like CD4 count, necessary laboratory investigations, TB Workup and adherence counseling were carried out and on follow up. Depending on the level of hemoglobin NRTIs were chosen.
Highlights
This study reviews common side effects experienced by PLHAs who were initiated with Zidovudine or Stavudine based FDC ART regimen as per Indian National ART Guidelines attending ART Centre of B
Total 4379 patients were studied during the period of May 2005 to November 2008 initiated with either ZDV or d4T based ART regimen
Out of them total 3355 (76.62%) were on either ZDV or d4T based ART regimen and regular visitor of the ART Centre are the study target, while the remaining 1024 (23.38%) were either lost to follow up (LFU), expired and transferred out were excluded, Table 1
Summary
NRTIs (ZDV and d4T) side effects in PLHAs attending the antiretroviral treatment centre of B. J. Medical College Aad Civil Hospital At Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. From 16th International Symposium on HIV and Emerging Infectious Diseases Marseille, France. From 16th International Symposium on HIV and Emerging Infectious Diseases Marseille, France. 24-26 March 2010
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