Glossary

dual therapy – using 2 drugs together.

postpartum refers to the time after a baby is born. Postpartum refers to the mother.

See: antepartum and intrapartum.

adherence – taking your medicine at the right time each day and in the right way.

• Adherence and why it is so important.
• Adherence tips – easy ways to help.

lipodystrophy – body fat changes, including fat loss (from arms, legs, buttocks and face) and/or fat gain (in abdomen, breasts and shoulders). The lipodystrophy syndrome also includes metabolic changes in lipid and glucose metabolism.

viral tropism see tropism.