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New HIV Drug Company Formed By Glaxo And Pfizer  -  ‎Apr 17, 2009‎
The full portfolio of 11 drugs comprises: Agenerase, Combivir, Epivir/3TC, Epzicom/Kivexa, Lexiva/Telzir, Rescriptor, Retrovir/AZT, Selzentry/Celsentri, Medical News Today

Bolivia pierde donación de fármacos VIH|sida  -  ‎Feb 19, 2009‎
Algunos de los medicamentos que expiraron son solución ringer lactato (suero), retrovir (antirretroviral), metoclopramide (anti emético que evita los Los Tiempos

US Latinos have more unfavourable metabolic and body fat changes ...  -  Jan 16, 2009
...nevirapine (Viramune), abacavir (Ziagen), ddI (didanosine, Videx), 3TC (lamivudine, Epivir), d4T (stavudine, Zerit) and AZT (zidovudine, Retrovir). Aidsmap,

AZT regimens less toxic than d4T regimens in HIV-positive children  -  Dec 17, 2008
...validate the safety of combinations with AZT (zidovudine, Retrovir) confirming it as a preferred drug in treatment guidelines, but also indicate that Aidsmap,

AIDS DAY: The history  -  Nov 29, 2008
1987: On March 20, AZT (also known as Retrovir, zidovudine, or ZDV) — manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline — becomes the first anti-HIV drug (a nucleoside Anderson Herald Bulletin,

SIDA: Dudas sobre el origen la "peste negra" del siglo XXI  -  Dec 1, 2008
Tampoco hemos sido capaces de descubrir por qué los médicos recetan una droga tóxica llamada AZT (Zidovudina-Retrovir) a personas que no tienen otro mal que Urgente 24,

Oι εκδόσεις Οξ�? πα�?ουσιάζουν το νέο αποκαλυπτικό βιβλίο της Μα�?ίας ...  -  Nov 30, 2008
ώστε να το πα�?αλάβουν αμέσως και να το πάνε στην ειδική πτέ�?υγα που έχει διαμο�?φωθεί στο «Παίδων Αγία Σοφία» για να του χο�?ηγηθεί Retrovir (καθα�?ό ΑΖΤ) Avopolis,

AIDS-DEADLY DISEASE OF THE DECADE  -  Nov 12, 2008
Some of them are Zidovudine (Retrovir), Epivir, Trizivir etc. Intense research is going in this field to invent a real drug which can cure HIV/AIDS. Star of Mysore,

Children born to HIV-positive mothers no more likely to develop cancer  -  Nov 2, 2008
The triple strategy of the two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) AZT (zidovudine, Retrovir) and 3TC (lamivudine, Epivir) plus a protease Aidsmap,

Meilensteine der Aids-Forschung  -  Nov 13, 2008
1987: Mit AZT (Retrovir) wurde das erste Therapeutikum zugelassen. 1988: Der 1. Dezember wird zum Welt-Aids-Tag erklärt. 1989: HIV-Patienten erhalten als WELT ONLINE,

Leben mit dem Aids-Virus  -  Nov 8, 2008
Nach den ersten Hoffnungspräparaten (Retrovir) wurden ab 1996 mit der Kombitherapie große Erfolge erzielt. Damit ist Aids behandelbar, aber nicht heilbar. Tirol Online,

El SIDA: un negocio redondo para las multinacionales farmaceúticas  -  Nov 11, 2008
...-El AZT (Retrovir): El AZT no fue creado para el tratamiento del SIDA y no es un antiviral. El AZT es un compuesto químico que se invento en 1964 como kaosenlared.net,

СПИД: лекар�?тво �?уще�?твует?  -  Oct 3, 2008
Уже в 1987 году британ�?ка�? фармацевтиче�?ка�? компани�? GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) выпу�?тила на рынок первый препарат Retrovir, который продемон�?трировал Регион Киев Медиа,

SA RăZGâNDIT - MAMA "COPILULUI CU COPIL" NU MAI VREA Să IA NEPOTUL ...  -  Sep 2, 2008
Între timp, micuţului i sa administrat deja tratamentul retrovir, medicii dându-i mari şanse să învingă boala. "Dacă nou-născutul va fi bine îngrijit, Transilvania Expres,

抗艾�?�物市场分�?：市场猛扩新�?迭出  -  Sep 7, 2008
...剂Efavirenz，是惟一�?�到推�??的�?�独使用的抗艾�?�；该组最早上市的Combivir的销售�?有所下�?，但2007年�?达到9.1亿美元，它�?�有Epivir和Retrovir 中国医�?�网,

IAC: Unboosted Atazanavir HIV Regimen Found Inferior  -  Aug 8, 2008
It proved inferior to a combination of zidovudine (Retrovir) and 3TC (Epivir), both twice daily, combined with daily efavirenz (Sustiva) in its ability to MedPage Today,

IAC: Investigational Drug Shows Efficacy Compared with Standard ...  -  Aug 5, 2008
All patients received a background regimen of two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors -- either zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT) and lamivudine (Epivir, MedPage Today,

HCV Infection Doesn't Limit Immune Response to HIV Antiretroviral ...  -  Jul 25, 2008
P=0.04), which were associated with poorer gains, and treatment with zidovudine (Retrovir, OR 0.12, P=0.04), which was associated with greater gains. MedPage Today,

Genital shedding of HIV in women with undetectable viral load ...  -  Jul 17, 2008
HIV treatment consisted of AZT (zidovudine, Retrovir) or d4T (stavudine, Zerit) with 3TC (lamivudine, Epivir) and efavirenz (Sustiva). Aidsmap,

HIV treatment effective for infants in resource-limited settings  -  Jul 17, 2008
HIV treatment comprised the nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors AZT (zidovudine, Retrovir) and 3TC (lamivudine, Epivir), with the protease inhibitor Aidsmap,

Denuncian hurto de medicamentos del programa del VIH de la bodega ...  -  Aug 8, 2008
13 cajas de Pediasure, 32 cajas de Ensure Vainilla, 5 frascos de Nan 1, 5 frascos de Ciplanavir, 100 tabletas de Retrovir y una caja de Aspirina. País Vallenato,

Australianos crean antirretroviral que no causa efectos secundarios  -  Aug 5, 2008
De acuerdo con estudios en tubos de ensayo, apricitabine podría actuar contra cepas del virus que ya son resistentes a otros INTR, incluso Retrovir. La Crónica de Hoy,

Roche abandona la investigación en el campo del VIH  -  Jul 16, 2008
La zalcitabina, conocida como ddC (Hivid®), seguía a zidovudina (AZT, Retrovir® [1987]) y didanosina (ddI, Videx® [1989]), en un momento en que los Periodista Digital,

Generic Viramune Gets Nod Under PEPFAR Program  -  May 23, 2008
India-based Matrix received FDA approval for its generic version of GlaxoSmithKline’s 300-mg Retrovir (zidovudine) tablets, another NNRTI used in FDA news (subscription),

US study confirms long-term use of AZT, d4T result in lipoatrophy  -  May 27, 2008
In this study, the body composition effects of three nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) were compared: AZT (zidovudine, Retrovir, Aidsmap,

Uncle killers get 5 years  -  Mar 26, 2008
...said they "were heavily under the influence of cocaine (and) also smoked two to three boxes of Retrovir tablets". "We also had Catemean (sic) tablets. Independent Online,

Two cousins who killed uncle blame drugs  -  Mar 7, 2008
In his affidavit, Jonathan said they were heavily under the influence of cocaine and had also smoked two to three boxes of Retrovir tablets, a drug used to Legalbrief (subscription),

FDA Approves Generic Zidovudine Tablets, 300 mg.  -  Feb 15, 2008
However, because patent protections for the reference product, Retrovir Tablets,300 mg, made by GlaxoSmithKline have expired, this generic product can be PharmaLive.com (press release),

Protecting Baby from HIV  -  Feb 11, 2008
When treatment is initiated, it usually includes azidothymidine (AZT), also known as Retrovir®. This is one of the oldest antiretroviral medications, Nurse.com,

Amdoxovir plus Zidovudine Demonstrates Potent Antiviral Activity ...  -  07 Feb 2008
Retrovir, Ziagen and Epivir are registered trademarks of GlaxoSmithKline. Videx is a registered trademark of Bristol-Myers Squibb. PharmaLive.com (press release),

Preserving AIDS history  -  Jan 13, 2008
The Los Angeles man clipped together 1990 bills for the anti-HIV drugs Retrovir and Zovirax, along with paperwork for Medicare Part B, and gave them to ONE. Philadelphia Inquirer,

An Increasingly Recognized Complication of Hereditary Hemolytic ...  -  Jan 22, 2008
Conf Retrovir Opportunistic Infect. 2005;12:874. 32. Pellicelli AM, D'Ambrosio C, Vizza CD; et al. HIV-related pulmonary hypertension: from pathogenesis to Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),

From the analyst's couch: HIV combination products  -  Dec 7, 2007
Three years after the discovery of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in 1984, GlaxoSmithKline's (GSK's) Retrovir (zidovudine) became the first drug to Nature.com (subscription),

Overlooked Mutation Can Spur HIV Drug Resistance  -  Dec 1, 2007
The mutation, largely overlooked by researchers, appears to confer resistance to zidovudine (AZT or Retrovir), the first drug ever approved to fight HIV; Atlanta Journal Constitution,

GSKs continued commitment to fighting HIV/AIDS results in approval ...  -  Dec 7, 2007
...instead of needing to receive 8ml of Epivir solution twice a day plus 12ml of Retrovir (zidovudine/AZT) solution three times daily. Prdomain Business Register (press release),

Sir Alfred Shepperd  -  Oct 30, 2007
Wellcome's shares rocketed as a result, but Shepperd had to face down criticism of the initial high price of Retrovir, which provoked demonstrations and Telegraph.co.uk,

Spread of drug-resistant virus remains stable during expanded drug ...  -  Nov 5, 2007
The RT mutations included M41L and K219Q, which are selected by thymidine analogues AZT (zidovudine, Retrovir) and d4t (stavudine, Zerit), and Y115F, Aidsmap,

Avoid d4t say investigators after finding high incidence of lactic ...  -  Nov 4, 2007
First-line therapy consists of AZT (zidovudine, Retrovir) with 3TC (lamivudine, Epivir) with either efavirenz (Sustiva) or nevirapine (Viramune). Aidsmap,

Swiss find no increase in transmitted resistance over past decade  -  Oct 24, 2007
Most (5.5%) was nucleoside (NRTI) resistance; the majority (5%) with mutations conferring resistance to AZT (zidovudine, Retrovir) and d4t (stavudine, Aidsmap,

GlaxoSmithKline May Lose HIV Market Lead by 2016 Warns New Report  -  Oct 11, 2007
The company has occupied the greatest portion of the HIV market since the launch of the first antiretroviral, Retrovir in 1997. Newswire Today (press release),

Are Your Drugs Safe?  -  Oct 5, 2007
Last year, Indian firms won Food and Drug Administration approval to import more than 100 generic drugs, including a version of the anti-HIV drug Retrovir. U.S. News & World Report,

Significant changes in store for growing HIV market  -  Oct 4, 2007
Since the launch of the first antiretroviral, Retrovir in 1997, GSK has dominated the HIV market. In 2006, it accounted for 30% of total antiretroviral Trading Markets (press release),

Emergence of CXCR4-tropic HIV raises risk of AIDS fourfold  -  Aug 30, 2007
The other two patients received dual therapy of AZT (zidovudine, Retrovir) plus ddI (Videx). At baseline co-receptor analysis, 75 of the 126 samples (60%) Aidsmap,

IAS: Randomised comparison concludes d4T more tolerable than AZT ...  -  Jul 23, 2007
Aidsmap,A small, randomised open-label trial comparing AZT (zidovudine, Retrovir) to d4T (stavudine, Zerit) in combination with 3TC (lamivudine,

AIDS and HIV Infection  -  Jun 26, 2007
KNDO/KNDU,For people taking HAART for the first time, the recommended regimens are: â€¢ Sustiva + Epivir + (Retrovir or Viread or Zerit) â€¢ Kaletra + Epivir +

Rwanda: HIV/Aids Infection Affects Brain Function  -  Jun 6, 2007
AllAfrica.com,Doctor de Ridder reveals that treatment with azidothymidine (Retrovir, AZT, and DZV) has been associated with improvement in cognitive functioning.

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Carbon OKs action over prescriptions  -  25 May 2007
Allentown Morning Call,Also included are Myleran, used to treat forms of blood cancer; Navelbine, for treating cancer, specifically some lung cancers; Retrovir, for treating HIV

International panel issues new HIV/HCV co-infection guidelines  -  May 24, 2007
Aidsmap,Use of erythropoetin “should be encouraged�? to manage anaemia, whilst AZT (Retrovir) “should be avoided.�? Higher doses of pegylated interferon have been

I've done it. What now?  -  May 23, 2007
Health24.com,For occupational exposure A healthcare worker will usually receive a combination of AZT (retrovir) 200mg eight- hourly or 300mg 12-hourly and 3TC

HIV resistance mutations common but CXCR4 rare among untreated US ...  -  May 22, 2007
Aidsmap,Resistance to nevirapine (Viramune), delavirdine (Rescriptor), stavudine (Zerit), efavirenz (Sustiva), zidovudine (Retrovir), and nelfinavir (Viracept) were

Post-Peripartum Use of Viramune Safe After Six-Month Wait  -  Jan 11, 2007
MedPage Today,In the United States, HIV-positive women typically receive Retrovir for prevention of mother-to-child viral transmission with intravenous doses during

Emergence of resistance mutations: a comparison between drug classes  -  Dec 19, 2006
Aidsmap,...more quickly than resistance mutations to the nucleosides known as “thymidine analogues�? – zidovudine (AZT, Retrovir) and stavudine (d4T, Zerit).

Emergence of resistance mutations: a comparison between drug classes  -  Dec 19, 2006
Aidsmap,...more quickly than resistance mutations to the nucleosides known as “thymidine analogues�? – zidovudine (AZT, Retrovir) and stavudine (d4T, Zerit).

Triple nuke combination of AZT/3TC/tenofovir below current ...  -  Dec 17, 2006
Aidsmap,...safety and tolerability – of AZT (zidovudine, Retrovir), 3TC (lamivudine, Epivir) and tenofovir, dosed as Combivir twice daily and Viread once daily.

Advancements help in fight against AIDS  -  Dec 5, 2006
University Daily Kansan,1) Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NRTIs) – The FDA approved azidothymidine (AZT), or Retrovir, to treat HIV-positive adults and children 3

New risk factors for severe liver toxicity identified in largest ...  Nov 3, 2006
...into mono- or dual therapy comprising a one of two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) - including AZT (zidovudine, Retrovir), ddI (didanosine ... -Aidsmap, FDA Safety Changes: Retrovir and Cesamet  Aug 30, 2006
On May 10, the FDA approved safety labeling revisions for zidovudine (Retrovir tablets, capsules, and syrup made by GlaxoSmithKline) to warn of the potential ... -Medscape (subscription)

Recombinant human growth hormone reduces visceral fat in two ...  Sep 19, 2006
...case for subcutaneous fat loss (lipoatrophy), which has been strongly associated with d4T (stavudine, Zerit) and to a lesser extent, AZT (zidovudine, Retrovir ... -Aidsmap

Bacterial vaginosis and illness during pregnancy increase risk of ...  Aug 29, 2006
...earlier observations that in utero transmission is associated with higher viral loads and less than three weeks of AZT (zidovudine, Retrovir) prophylaxis for ... -Aidsmap

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