HIV Treatment In Pregnancy

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Drug Information

• Facts sheets about individual drugs, side effects, symptoms, major infections
• Database that contains info. on side effects, compatibility and dosages on drugs
• List of medications
• Clinical trials

Treatments to Prevent Transmission of Perinatal HIV Infection
Making the right treatment decisions in pregnancy requires good communication between pregnant women/couples and physicians. Talk to your physician about treatments to control the virus and/or reduce the risk of perinatal infection, as well as:

• Current guidelines for administering antiretroviral drugs to pregnant HIV positive women to reduce risk of perinatal HIV transmission
• Antiretroviral treatment: controlling the virus
• Antiretroviral, family-centered care, medication adherence, nutrition, quality of life issues, pain and palliative care

Giving Medication to Infants or Children
Parents often find it difficult to give medicine to their children. How to give medications has helpful tips for mothers and other caregivers.