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

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Medication Purpose Recommended Tobe takenSulfadoxine <strong>and</strong> Treatment of With food <strong>and</strong>Pyrimethamine malaria continuous drinking(Fansidar ® )of clean boiledwaterSulfonamides:Sulfamethoxazole,Cotrimoxazole(Bactrim ® ,Septra ® )Antibiotic fortreatment ofpneumonia<strong>and</strong>toxoplasmosisWith foodPotential side effectsNausea, 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 Adominal 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 2001.Note: The list is not comprehensive <strong>and</strong> health workers <strong>and</strong> programs are encouraged to add to or updateit as medications become available or their use is discontinued.273

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