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AIDSinfo At-a-Glance

Issue No. 33

September 30, 2005

AIDSinfo.nih.gov is pleased to provide you with a weekly update of highlights about what has happened in the world of HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and research. We hope you find this encapsulated view of HIV/AIDS news useful.

 

New Fact Sheet on Listing Drug Formulations for Approved HIV Drugs

Check out AIDSinfo's newest fact sheet, “HIV Medications Available in Liquid, IV, Capsule, and Tablet.” This fact sheet was created by AIDSinfo staff as a result of the high volume of inquiries about available formulations for each approved HIV drug. It details most of the FDA approved, Nonnucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs), Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs), Protease Inhibitors (PIs) and Fusion inhibitors. To look at this fact sheet go to :

http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/other/cbrochure/english/13_en.pdf

 

FDA Approves Liquid Formulation of Emtriva

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the oral suspension formulation of Emtriva, making it available in pediatric dosage for infants over three months of age. To read the FDA press release for more information go to: 

http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/other/FDA_9_29_05.pdf

 

FDA Approves Generic HIV/AIDS Drug for Use in the United States

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of generic versions of zidovudine (also known as AZT, ZDV, or Retrovir). This generic product can now be marketed here in the United States. To read the full FDA press release on this, go to:   http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2005/NEW01232.html

 

Third Annual Latino AIDS Awareness Day-October 15, 2005

Saturday, October 15, 2005, is the day set aside for Latinos to renew their commitment to ending the spread of HIV and ensuring quality of life for those with HIV, regardless of their Spanish-speaking country of origin or immigration status. For more information, a list of participants, a calendar of events, and resources to plan National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLADD) events, click here.

 

ClinicalTrials.gov Info

New HIV/AIDS trials have been added to ClinicalTrials.gov in the last 7 days: click here

 

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