Incidence of adverse reactions in HIV patients treated with protease inhibitors: a cohort study

Article Abstract:

The protease inhibitor ritonavir appears to have more side effects than other protease inhibitors, according to a study of 1,207 patients who were taking a protease inhibitor. Saquinavir HGC and nelfinavir had the fewest side effects.

Ritonavir, Protease inhibitors

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An Italian approach to postmarketing monitoring: Preliminary results from the SCOLTA (Surveillance Cohort Long-Term Toxicity Antiretrovirals) project on the safety of Lopinavir/Ritonavir

Article Abstract:

The SCOLTA project (Surveillance Cohort Long-term Toxicity Antiretrovirals) is a system for online surveying of adverse reactions to commercialized antiretroviral drugs and a 'sentinel' for unexpected and late adverse reactions arising during any antiretroviral treatment. These data collection method gives timely real-life information from which to assess the impact of short-and long-term toxicity of new antiretroviral drugs.

Italy, General services, Science & research, Research, Surveys, Company systems management, Information management, Antiviral agents, Highly active antiretroviral therapy, Antiretroviral agents, Internet marketing

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HIV and metabolic syndrome: A comparison with the general population

Article Abstract:

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) in HIV-positive patients is compared with that of a sample of general Italian population. It is found that the risk of MS is greater in HIV-infected patients than in the normal people.

Health aspects, Risk factors, HIV infection, HIV infections, Metabolic syndrome X, Clinical report

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