Essays about: "CYP2B6"

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  1. 1. Effectiveness of reduced-dose efavirenz in hiv therapy considering patient adherence

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : John Fors; [2012]
    Keywords : HIV; antiretroviral; adherence; reduced dose; viral resistance; PK PD; efavirenz; rifampin; CYP2B6;

    Abstract : Antiretroviral drugs have revolutionized HIV care and enabled better management of the infection thus allowing patients survive for many years. One proposed approach to increase access to such drugs in sub-Saharan Africa is to use of a reduced-dose alternative of the drug efavirenz, with 400 mg rather than regular 600 mg dose. READ MORE