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Nutrition and HIV/AIDS: A Training Manual - Linkages Project

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MedicationSulfadoxine <strong>and</strong>Pyrimethamine(Fansidar ® )Sulfonamides:Sulfamethoxazole,Cotrimoxazole(Bactrim ® ,Septra ® )PurposeTreatment ofmalariaAntibiotic fortreatment ofpneumonia<strong>and</strong>toxoplasmosisRecommended Tobe takenWith food <strong>and</strong>continuous drinkingof clean boiledwaterWith foodPotential side effectslipodystrophy.Limit the consumption ofalcohol.Nausea, vomiting, taste loss,<strong>and</strong> diarrhea. Notrecommended if folatedeficient. Not recommendedfor women breastfeeding.Nausea, vomiting, <strong>and</strong>abdominal painTenefovir (TDF) Antiretroviral With food Abdominal pain, headache,fatigue, <strong>and</strong> dizzinessZidovudine/lamivudine/Abacavir(AZT/3TC/ABC)AntiretroviralcombinationOn empty stomachif possible; if not,with low-fat mealsZidovudine (AZT) AntiretroviralWith low fat mealfood. Avoidalcohol.Nausea, vomiting, abdominalpain, diarrhea, anorexia,fever, bone marrowsuppression, anemia, <strong>and</strong>hyperlactacemiaAnorexia, anemia, nausea,vomiting, bone marrowsuppression, headache,fatigue, constipation, feverdizziness, dyspnea, insomnia,muscle pain, <strong>and</strong> rashSource: Adapted from FANTA 2001Effects of drug side effects on food intake <strong>and</strong> nutrient absorption(slide 12)Modern <strong>and</strong> traditional medications may cause side effects that affect food intake<strong>and</strong> nutrient absorption. Side effects may include changes in taste, loss of appetite(anorexia), nausea, bloating <strong>and</strong> heartburn, constipation, vomiting <strong>and</strong> diarrhea thataffect food intake <strong>and</strong> nutrient absorption. Changes in taste, loss of appetite,nausea, bloating <strong>and</strong> heartburn, <strong>and</strong> constipation may lead to reduced food intake,whereas vomiting <strong>and</strong> diarrhea can cause poor nutrient absorption. Reduced food256

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