Zidovudine-induced lactic acidosis with acute pancreatitis and myopathy: Lethal and rare complications
By: Mahto, Subodh Kumar.
Contributor(s): Gupta, Pulin Kumar | Taneja, Rajesh Satyapal.
Publisher: Mumbai Wolter Kluwer 2018Edition: Vol. 50(4), July-August.Description: 212-214.Subject(s): PHARMACOLOGYOnline resources: Click here In: Indian Journal of PharmacologySummary: Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is nowadays universally available to patients with HIV/AIDS. This has led to increased longevity in people living with HIV/AIDS. However, these patients frequently face chronic and rarely acute life-threatening complications of HAART. Herein, we report the case of a patient who was on HAART and developed zidovudine-induced lactic acidosis, acute pancreatitis, and myopathy. Although these acute complications are rare, a high index of suspicion is required for early diagnosis and to reduce significant morbidity and mortality.Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is nowadays universally available to patients with HIV/AIDS. This has led to increased longevity in people living with HIV/AIDS. However, these patients frequently face chronic and rarely acute life-threatening complications of HAART. Herein, we report the case of a patient who was on HAART and developed zidovudine-induced lactic acidosis, acute pancreatitis, and myopathy. Although these acute complications are rare, a high index of suspicion is required for early diagnosis and to reduce significant morbidity and mortality.
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