Use of thalidomide in HIV infection.

Abstract

Despite its disastrous past, thalidomide has reentered the medical community. This article reviews available evidence for its potential application to the treatment of some complications of HIV infection. HIV-related conditions in which thalidomide may be useful include aphthous ulcers, wasting, diarrhea, and nodular prurigo. Vigilance must be maintained to minimize adverse effects and prevent fetal exposure.

• Authors: B O Taiwo
• Journal: The AIDS reader (AIDS Read) Vol. 11 Issue 10 Pg. 511-3, 518-9, 523-4 (Oct 2001) ISSN: 1053-0894 [Print] United States
• PMID: 11708084 (Publication Type: Newspaper Article)

Chemical References

• Adrenal Cortex Hormones
• Teratogens
• Thalidomide

Topics

• AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections (drug therapy)
• Adrenal Cortex Hormones (therapeutic use)
• HIV Infections (drug therapy)
• Humans
• Recurrence
• Stomatitis, Aphthous (drug therapy)
• Teratogens
• Thalidomide (adverse effects, therapeutic use)