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HIV and AIDS

Human Immunodeficiency Virus and
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

HIV/AIDS Therapeutics

• Antiretroviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV infection (updated October 2003)
• Approved therapies for the treatment of complications of HIV/AIDS (updated July 2003)
• Approved antiretroviral drugs for pediatric treatment of HIV infection (updated July 2003)
• HIV/AIDS Treatment INDs Allowed to Proceed (updated February 1999)
• MedWatch
  This program enhances the effectiveness of postmarketing surveillance of medical products as they are used in clinical practice and rapidly identifies significant health hazards associated with these products.   Visit the MedWatch page and learn how to work with your health care professional to report possible adverse reactions.  The identity of the patient is kept confidential.
• "MedWatch: FDA's 'Heads Up' on Medical Product Safety"
  An FDA Consumer article discussing the MedWatch program to improve the safety of drugs, biologics, medical devices, dietary supplements, medical foods, infant formulas, and other regulated products by encouraging health care professionals to report serious adverse events and product defects. (November-December 1998)
• Current HIV treatment guidelines
  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issues guidance documents for the medical management of HIV infection and other issues surrounding HIV infection. Includes guidelines for antiretroviral treatment, maternal-child transmission, post-exposure prophylaxis, management of HIV complications, testing, and archived guidelines.

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