Long-term treatment of patients with HIV-1: the role of atazanavir

Miguel Ángel Artacho1, Pablo Barreiro2, José Vicente Fernández-Montero21Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain; 2Department of Infectious Diseases, Hospital Carlos III, Madrid,...

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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:ba8bf49fa7414d46bf6e61e2e48d35462021-12-02T04:50:39ZLong-term treatment of patients with HIV-1: the role of atazanavir1179-1373https://doaj.org/article/ba8bf49fa7414d46bf6e61e2e48d35462010-09-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.dovepress.com/long-term-treatment-of-patients-with-hiv-1-the-role-of-atazanavir-a5267https://doaj.org/toc/1179-1373Miguel Ángel Artacho1, Pablo Barreiro2, José Vicente Fernández-Montero21Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain; 2Department of Infectious Diseases, Hospital Carlos III, Madrid, SpainBackground: The introduction of highly-active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) remains a major milestone in the management of HIV-infected patients. Protease inhibitors (PI) are commonly used as part of triple combinations, given that to antiviral potency, better tolerance and convenience has been achieved in recent years.Objective: To summarize and update evidence-based information about atazanavir (ATV) on initial, simplification, and rescue interventions in HIV patients.Methods: Review of observational and randomized trials reported in medical conferences, peer-reviewed journals, and treatment guidelines.Results: ATV is a second-generation PI, which has shown across studies potent antiviral activity and high genetic barrier, both in HAART-naïve patients or after virological failure. Indulgent metabolic profile, in terms of insulin glucose and lipid levels, adds value to this drug for the long-term management of HIV infection.Keywords: atazanavir, HAART, protease inhibitors Miguel Ángel ArtachoPablo BarreiroJosé Vicente Fernández-MonteroDove Medical PressarticleImmunologic diseases. AllergyRC581-607ENHIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care, Vol 2010, Iss default, Pp 157-166 (2010)
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Miguel Ángel Artacho
Pablo Barreiro
José Vicente Fernández-Montero
Long-term treatment of patients with HIV-1: the role of atazanavir
description Miguel Ángel Artacho1, Pablo Barreiro2, José Vicente Fernández-Montero21Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain; 2Department of Infectious Diseases, Hospital Carlos III, Madrid, SpainBackground: The introduction of highly-active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) remains a major milestone in the management of HIV-infected patients. Protease inhibitors (PI) are commonly used as part of triple combinations, given that to antiviral potency, better tolerance and convenience has been achieved in recent years.Objective: To summarize and update evidence-based information about atazanavir (ATV) on initial, simplification, and rescue interventions in HIV patients.Methods: Review of observational and randomized trials reported in medical conferences, peer-reviewed journals, and treatment guidelines.Results: ATV is a second-generation PI, which has shown across studies potent antiviral activity and high genetic barrier, both in HAART-naïve patients or after virological failure. Indulgent metabolic profile, in terms of insulin glucose and lipid levels, adds value to this drug for the long-term management of HIV infection.Keywords: atazanavir, HAART, protease inhibitors
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author Miguel Ángel Artacho
Pablo Barreiro
José Vicente Fernández-Montero
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Pablo Barreiro
José Vicente Fernández-Montero
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title Long-term treatment of patients with HIV-1: the role of atazanavir
title_short Long-term treatment of patients with HIV-1: the role of atazanavir
title_full Long-term treatment of patients with HIV-1: the role of atazanavir
title_fullStr Long-term treatment of patients with HIV-1: the role of atazanavir
title_full_unstemmed Long-term treatment of patients with HIV-1: the role of atazanavir
title_sort long-term treatment of patients with hiv-1: the role of atazanavir
publisher Dove Medical Press
publishDate 2010
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