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Approved Drug
A drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for sale in
the United States. The extensive FDA drug approval process includes
many steps, including laboratory and animal studies, clinical trials for
safety and efficacy, filing of a New Drug Application by the drug
manufacturer, FDA review of the application, and FDA approval or
rejection of the application.
SEE RELATED TERM(S): Clinical Trial, Food and Drug Administration, New Drug
Application
Area Under the Curve (AUC)
A measure of how much drug reaches a person’s bloodstream in a
given period of time after a dose is given. The information is useful for
determining dosing and for identifying potential drug interactions.
SEE RELATED TERM(S): Drug Interaction
Arm
Any of the treatment groups in a clinical trial.
SEE RELATED TERM(S): Clinical Trial
Arrhythmia
Any irregularity in rhythm or rate of the heartbeat.
Arthralgia
Joint pain with additional symptoms such as redness, tenderness to
touch, loss of motion, or swelling. Arthralgia is a common symptom of
HIV infection and may be caused by drugs used to treat HIV and
opportunistic infections.
Artificial Insemination
ALSO KNOWN AS: Intrauterine Insemination
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
ALSO KNOWN AS: Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase
An enzyme found especially in heart, muscle, and liver cells. Aspartate
aminotransferase may be measured as part of a liver function test.
SEE RELATED TERM(S): Liver Function Test
10 HIV/AIDS Glossary