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.
