AIDS Articles A-Z
This eMedTV page explains how AIDS is the most advanced stage of an HIV infection, when microbes that don't normally infect healthy people can be life threatening. Information on the prevalence of AIDS, especially among minorities, is also provided.
There are a number of problems associated with AIDS and the brain and nervous system. This eMedTV page discusses AIDS and the brain, including complications such as brain damage, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, and cerebral toxoplasmosis.
AIDS statistics show that the estimated total number of diagnoses through 2003 in the U.S. is 929,985. This eMedTV segment provides AIDS statistics on death rates and the estimated number of cases by age and ethnicity, as well as exposure category.
This section of the eMedTV library describes AIDS symptoms that are usually from opportunistic infections, and can include diarrhea, fever, weight loss, difficulty swallowing, and others. AIDS symptoms tend to appear gradually, but can be sudden.
Aptivus is a medicine that is often prescribed with ritonavir for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV resource describes how Aptivus works, explains what you should know before taking the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Women with HIV or AIDS (including those taking Aptivus) are typically advised to avoid breastfeeding. This eMedTV page offers more information about Aptivus and breastfeeding, and explains why it may be dangerous for women with HIV.
According to certain animal studies, Aptivus may not be safe for use during pregnancy. This eMedTV article contains more information on Aptivus and pregnancy, and describes the problems that occurred when the drug was given to pregnant rabbits.
The recommended Aptivus dosage is 500 mg twice a day, combined with 200 mg of ritonavir. This eMedTV segment offers more detailed Aptivus dosing guidelines and includes a list of tips and precautions for those taking the HIV medication.
This eMedTV Web page looks at Aptivus, a medicine used for treating HIV and AIDS. Information discussed includes dosing, possible side effects, warnings, interactions, and precautions.
Medications that can cause negative interactions with Aptivus include statins, abacavir, and pimozide. This eMedTV Web page includes a more complete list of medicines that can cause Aptivus drug interactions and describes the possible effects.
An Aptivus overdose will most likely cause the regular side effects, but perhaps more severely. This eMedTV article further discusses the possible effects of an Aptivus overdose and explains the treatment options that are available.
Fever, nausea, and diarrhea appear to be the most common side effects of Aptivus. This segment from the eMedTV library lists other common Aptivus side effects, as well as less common but potentially serious problems that require medical attention.
Aptivus uses are primarily concerned with treating HIV infection and AIDS in adults. This article from the eMedTV Web site explains how the medication works, describes its effects, and discusses possible off-label Aptivus uses and uses in children.
Aptivus Warnings and Precautions
There have been reports of bleeding in the brain in people taking Aptivus. This eMedTV segment offers other important Aptivus warnings and precautions, and also includes information on who should not take the HIV medication.
Atripla is a prescription HIV and AIDS medication. This eMedTV article describes the various components that are in the combination drug, explains how Atripla works to stop HIV from multiplying, and offers dosing information for the medicine.
Most women who are taking Atripla should avoid breastfeeding. This eMedTV resource provides a more in-depth look at Atripla and breastfeeding, including important information on why it is generally unsafe for women with HIV or AIDS to breastfeed.
Depression is a side effect that has been reported in people taking Atripla. This page on the eMedTV Web site further discusses the link between Atripla and depression, and explains why researchers do not know for sure if the drug causes depression.
Based on information from animal studies, taking Atripla during pregnancy may be unsafe. This eMedTV Web page contains more information about Atripla and pregnancy, and describes the potential risks of using the drug while pregnant.
When treating HIV and AIDS, the recommended Atripla dosage is one tablet once daily. This segment of the eMedTV Web site provides other important Atripla dosing information, including suggestions on when and how to take the medicine.
Sertraline, ribavirin, and methadone are some of the medicines that may cause Atripla drug interactions. This eMedTV segment lists other drugs that may interact with Atripla and describes the potentially negative effects that can occur as a result.
Atripla Medication Information
Atripla is one of a number of medications approved to treat HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV presentation examines the drug, including its dosing, side effects, warnings, precautions, and interactions.
Headaches, dizziness, and drowsiness are possible symptoms of an Atripla overdose. This eMedTV article describes other potential effects of an overdose and explains the treatment options that are available if too much of the medication is taken.
Common Atripla side effects may include sinus infection, headaches, and fatigue. This part of the eMedTV library describes other possible side effects of the drug and lists potentially serious problems that may require immediate medical attention.
Atripla is used for treating HIV infection in adults. This page from the eMedTV archives discusses Atripla uses in more detail, including information on how the drug works and whether it can be used to treat HIV or AIDS in children and adolescents.
Atripla Warnings and Precautions
Atripla can cause dizziness, drowsiness, and problems with concentration. This eMedTV segment lists other side effects or complications that may occur with Atripla. Warnings and precautions on who should not take the drug are also included.
There are several benefits of selenium, such as treating or preventing conditions like cancer or AIDS. This eMedTV resource further explains how selenium is claimed to be beneficial for other health conditions and discusses its use in children.
Combivir, a prescription medication, helps prevent the HIV virus from spreading to uninfected cells. This eMedTV resource describes the drug in detail, explaining how it works, when and how it should be taken, side effects, and more.
This eMedTV segment discusses the issues surrounding Combivir and breastfeeding. It explains why women are often advised to feed their babies formula instead, but also stresses the importance of discussing the issue with your healthcare provider.
This eMedTV Web page takes a look at Combivir and depression. It presents statistics on the side effect, explains why it's hard to know with certainty if there is a link between the two, and stresses talking with your doctor if symptoms occur.
This page of the eMedTV archives presents a discussion on Combivir and insomnia. It explains how common the side effect is, why it's hard to know for sure if there's a connection between the two, and what to do if insomnia symptoms occur.
This eMedTV Web page presents a discussion on Combivir and pregnancy. It explains the results of animal and human studies on the individual components of the drug and describes the circumstances under which Combivir may be given to a pregnant woman.
As this eMedTV segment explains, everyone takes the same Combivir dosage, although it may not be given to certain people. This segment explains what that dose is, why this is the case, and offers guidelines and tips for those taking the drug.
Combivir drug interactions can occur if it is combined with valproic acid and ritonavir, among other things. This eMedTV article lists other drugs that can cause interactions, explains the negative results, and describes how they may be avoided.
When a Combivir overdose occurs, nausea and vomiting can be expected. This eMedTV resource describes potentially dangerous symptoms that may also occur, explains factors that can affect symptoms, and describes possible treatment options.
Problems don't often occur with Combivir; side effects, however, are possible, so this eMedTV page provides a list of the most common ones. Information is also provided on rare but potentially serious side effects that may require medical attention.
Combivir uses are concerned with treating and preventing HIV infection and AIDS. This segment of the eMedTV library explains these uses in detail, also discussing off-label uses for the combination drug and explains that it is not used in children.
Combivir Warnings and Precautions
This eMedTV resource provides several Combivir warnings and precautions that people should be aware of before taking the drug. This includes possible side effects, conditions to tell your doctor about, and people who should avoid the medication.
Crixivan is a medication that is commonly prescribed for treating HIV and AIDS. This article on the eMedTV site explains what you should know before taking Crixivan, describes how the drug works, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Most women taking Crixivan should avoid breastfeeding. This segment from the eMedTV library provides more information about Crixivan and breastfeeding, and explains why it is recommended that women with HIV or AIDS avoid breastfeeding in general.
Crixivan may not be safe for use during pregnancy. As this eMedTV resource explains, clinical studies on Crixivan and pregnancy show that the drug increased the risk of jaundice and extra rib growth (in newborns) when it was given to pregnant animals.
For the treatment of HIV or AIDS, the recommended Crixivan dosage is 800 mg every eight hours. This eMedTV Web page explains why Crixivan dosing may be lower for some people and offers a list of tips on how and when to take the medication.
This eMedTV presentation looks at Crixivan. Drug information includes possible side effects, warnings, and precautions.
Medicines that may cause negative Crixivan drug interactions include imozide, efavirenz, and nevirapine. This eMedTV page contains a more detailed list of drugs that may interact with Crixivan and describes the possible effects of mixing these drugs.
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are possible symptoms of a Crixivan overdose. This article from the eMedTV Web site lists other symptoms that have been reported with a Crixivan overdose and describes the treatment options that are available.
Common Crixivan side effects may include back pain, nausea, and vomiting. Besides common side effects, this eMedTV resource also lists rare but potentially serious problems that require medical attention, such as kidney stones and high blood sugar.
Crixivan is used for treating HIV and AIDS in adults only. This article from the eMedTV archives discusses possible off-label Crixivan uses and offers a more in-depth look at how the medication works to prevent HIV from multiplying.
Crixivan Warnings and Precautions
It is not known whether Crixivan can safely be taken by people with kidney disease. This eMedTV page includes other Crixivan warnings and precautions regarding the safety of the medication and lists possible side effects that may occur with the drug.
This eMedTV page explains that although more research is necessary, selenium appears to help treat or prevent some health problems (such as HIV, AIDS, and certain types of cancer). This page takes a closer look at the question, "Does selenium work?"
Drug Interactions With Epoetin Alfa
At this time, it is not known whether other medicines will interact negatively with epoetin alfa. As this eMedTV page explains, however, it is important to know that no studies have been conducted to check for drug interactions with epoetin alfa.
Drug Interactions With Lamivudine
Ribavirin, interferon medications, and zalcitabine may cause drug interactions with lamivudine. This eMedTV Web page describes the possible effects of these negative interactions and lists other medicines that may interact with lamivudine.