Southern Alberta HIV Clinic

Drug Information

Drug Information Overview

A large part of HIV treatment involves antiretroviral medications (ARVs). Here you can find information on drugs available through the Southern Alberta Clinic.

Drug Information Sheets

Drug Information Sheets: Find detailed information about the HIV medications prescribed at the Southern Alberta Clinic. The drug information sheets include information on dosage, possible side effects, how to store the drug, etc.

Paediatric Patients

Paediatric Patients: When a woman who is HIV-positive becomes pregnant, there is a risk that her baby may also become infected with HIV. Babies can become infected in the womb, during labour, or through breastfeeding. Zidovudine (AZT) is prescribed to decrease the chance of HIV being passed to the child.

Formulations

These charts outline the common dosages and forms of medications prescribed at the Southern Alberta Clinic.

Overview

Systemic Antivirals

Systemic Antibiotics/Antiparasitics

Drug Interactions

Drug Interactions: As with all medications, one must be aware of other drugs and substances that can interfere with or reduce the effectiveness of antiretrovirals.

Paying for Drugs

Clinic Policies: Moving to a New Province

Clinic Policies: Travelling or Living Abroad for Extended Periods

Desensitization to Septra or Bactrim Protocol

Research Activity at the Southern Alberta Clinic




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