HIV Drug Book Revised (Revised)

Project Inform

ISBN 10: 0671014900 / ISBN 13: 9780671014902

Published by Pocket Books, 1998

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Project Inform, the nation's leading community-based AIDS treatment information and advocacy organization, presents the first comprehensive, user-friendly guide to all the drugs most used by people with HIV/AIDS. This completely updated edition includes profiles of the newest and most recently approved drugs and laboratory tests, including protease inhibitors and viral load tests -- and in-depth discussions on how best to use these advances to create effective, long-term treatment strategies. Acclaimed for its accurate but nontechnical language, the handbook is easily accessible by way of an extensive master index. Features include:

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: HIV Drug Book Revised (Revised)
• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0671014900
• ISBN 13: 9780671014902
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 41D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 41 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1128 grams

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Synopsis

Project Inform, the nation's leading community-based AIDS treatment information and advocacy organization, presents the first comprehensive, user-friendly guide to all the drugs most used by people with HIV/AIDS. This completely updated edition includes profiles of the newest and most recently approved drugs and laboratory tests, including protease inhibitors and viral load tests -- and in-depth discussions on how best to use these advances to create effective, long-term treatment strategies. Acclaimed for its accurate but nontechnical language, the handbook is easily accessible by way of an extensive master index. Features include:

• Drugs listed by brand or trade name, generic, popular, scientific and experiemental code name, for quick identification under any known name -- along with a full-color photo insert showing every drug listed
• Drugs grouped together by types of treatment: antiviral, anticancer, antifungal, experimental, immune-based therapy, psychoactive and more
• Treatment strategies for delaying or overcoming drug resistance, and achieving longterm success
• Side effects and drug interactions, possible reactions, and warnings
• An extensive glossary of HIV/AIDS related terms, clearly and concisely defined
• Unique indications for HIV treatment for children, women (with special cautions during pregnancy) and for the elderly
• Essential information on choosing a doctor, clinical trials, avoiding medical scams, nutritional strategies, assistance programs, buyers' clubs, hotline numbers including Project Inform's HIV/AIDS National Treatment Hotline (800-822-7422 or 415-558-9051), and much more.

The HIV Drug Book is written expressly for people with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers, friends and family members, and will be invaluable to physicians who must struggle with the overwhelming demands of this rapidly changing field.

About the Author

Project Inform, established in 1985 as a national, non-profit, community-based HIV/AIDS treatment information and advocacy organization, serves HIV-infected individuals, their caregivers, and their healthcare and service providers through its healthlines, the PI Perspective, educational Town Meetings, online services, and research and drug access advocacy programs. All information is available free of charge; donations are strongly encouraged. For more information, visit ProjectInform.org.