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

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Medication Purpose Recommended Tobe takenNevirapine (NVP) Antiretroviral Can be takenwithout regard tofood. Avoid StJohn’s wort.NystatinQuinineRifampinTreatment ofthrushTreatment ofmalariaTreatment oftuberculosisWith foodWith foodOn an emptystomach 1hourbefore or 2 hoursafter meals. Avoidalcohol.Ritonavir Antiretroviral With meal ifpossible. Avoid StJohn’s wort.Saquinavir Antiretroviral With meal or lightsnack within 2hours of a high-fatmeal <strong>and</strong> highcalciummeal.Avoid garlicsupplements <strong>and</strong> StJohn’s wort.Stavudine (d4T) Antiretroviral Can be takenwithout regard tofoodPotential side effectsNausea, vomiting rash, fever,headache, skin reactions,fatigue, stomatitis, abdominalpain, drowsiness, paresthesia.High hepatoxicity.Infrequent occurrence ofdiarrhea, vomiting, nauseaAbdominal or stomach pain,diarrhea, nausea, vomiting,lower blood sugarNausea, vomiting, diarrhea<strong>and</strong> loss of appetite.Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,hepatitis, jaundice,weakness, anorexia,abdominal pain, fever,diabetes, headache,dizziness. May increase therisk of lipodystrophy.Mouth ulceration, tastechanges, nausea, vomiting,abdominal pain, diarrhea,constipation, flatulence,weakness rash, <strong>and</strong> headache.May increase the risk oflipodystrophy.Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,peripheral neuropathy, chills<strong>and</strong> fever, anorexia,stomatitis, diarrhea, anemia,headaches, rash, bonemarrow, <strong>and</strong> pancreatitis.May increase the risklipodystrophy.Limit the consumption ofalcohol.272

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