HIV Drugs Side Effects

Question 0

What NRTI is associated with CNS toxicity? (headache, nausea, insomnia, malaise?)

Answer 0

Zidovudine

Question 1

General side effects of NRTI’s

Answer 1

Lactic acidosis

Fat redistribution

Question 2

What NRTI is responsible for hypersensitivity in up to 8% of patients?

Answer 2

Abacavir

Question 3

What NRTI is responsible for nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, renal failure and lactic acidosis?

Answer 3

Tenofovir

Question 4

What drug class is associated with rashes? Also CYP450 reactions?

Answer 4

NNRTI

Question 5

Which NNRTI is responsible for CNS effects (nightmares, hallucinations, vivid dreams)?

Answer 5

Efavirenz

Question 6

What drug is associated with peripheral neuropathy?

Answer 6

Etravirine

Question 7

What are the general side effects of protease inhibitors?

Answer 7

GI disturbances
Hepatotoxicity
Hyperglycemia
Insulin resistance
Hyperlipidemia
Fat mobilization
CYP3A4 interactions

Question 8

What drug is associated with painful injection reactions resulting in cysts or nodules?

Answer 8

Enfurvitide

Question 9

What drug is associated with rash, pyrexia, and postural dizziness?

Answer 9

Maraviroc