Antiretrovirals

NRTI elvucitabine active against HIV in a 7-day monotherapy study

Efavirenz/tenofovir fails as 2-drug maintenance regimen

Early access programme for MK-0518 integrase inhibitor

Etravirine (TMC-125) available on named patient programme in the UK

Fixed dose combination (FDC) of tenofovir/FTC/efavirenz (Atripla) filed in EU

Tipranavir available in Scotland – almost one year after EU approval

FDA decision delayed on Biojector for administering T-20 pending additional safety information

Integrase inhibitor MK-0518: early results show greater early potency than efavirenz

Maraviroc results in R5/X4 mixed/dual tropic patients: unexpected safety data shows possible immunolocical effect

Vicriviroc 24-week results in triple-class experienced R5-tropic patients

Etravirine (TMC-125) associated with -1 log viral load reduction at 48-weeks results in treatment experienced patients

Three-class experienced patients experience 1 log viral load reduction using monoclonal antibody TNX-355

New data on darunavir (TMC-114)

Lopinavir/r monotherapy: less potent than triple therapy with higher risk of resistance

Atazanavir/r monotherapy and CNS penetration

Fosamprenavir/r is non-inferior to Kaletra in treatment naive patients

Tenofovir/FTC maintains greater virological response and reduced lipoatrophy compared to AZT/3TC after 96 weeks

Antiretroviral effect of foscarnet in patients with multiple drug resistance in late stage HIV disease

New formulation of lopinavir/r approved in Europe (Kaletra) and new tradename for access countries (Aluvia)

US approval for darunavir (TMC-114, Prezista)

Boehringer stops tipranavir trial in treatment-naive patients

FDA approves fixed-dose combination of efavirenz/tenofovir/FTC (Atripla): joint company collaboration produces once-daily one pill combination

Evidence that CCR5 is protective against West Nile virus: implications for CCR5 inhibitors

Efavirenz levels above recommended upper target in 20% of African patients in Senegal

Lower dose of AZT provides adequate exposure in patients with low body weight

Fixed-dose formulation of efavirenz/tenofovir/FTC bioequivalent to separate dosing

Saquinavir/r (1000/100mg) levels reduced when taken fasted and should be taken with food

Lack of food effect with Meltrex formulation of lopinavir/r

Food interaction reduces ddI intracellular absorption and supports requirement to take fasted

Conflicting results on how T-20 affects tipranavir

Development of d-d4FC (dexelvucitabine, Reverset) discontinued

Other new antiretrovirals at Denver: the future seems bright

Early integrase inhibitor studies in treatment experienced patients raise hopes for new drugs in a new class

Atazanavir in treatment naive patients, with and without ritonavir boosting

CNS penetration of ARV drugs is associated with lower CSF viral load

Metrex formulation of Kaletra available on named patient access in UK

Treatment-naive trial of tipranavir discontinues highest dose arm

FTC studies at EACS: reduced incidence of M184V compared to 3TC; side effect profile in clinical practice

Efficacy of lopinavir/r in patients with advanced HIV (CD4 <25 cells/mm3)

Potential barriers to use of T-20: results from patient and physician interviews

Clinical experience of switching to atazanavir in the UK’s largest clinic

Replacing a PI with atazanavir: separating swans from ducklings?

TMC 125: some good and bad news

When to change a failing regimen: second-line and salvage strategies

Antiretrovirals and other stuff!

Understanding TMC114 power against resistant HIV

New antiretroviral compounds at ICAAC: new PI brecanavir from GSK; maturation inhibitor PA-457; antiviral activity of monoclonal antibody; TNX-355 in treatment experienced patients

Three measures confirm 144-week renal record of tenofovir

Low rash risk with efavirenz after nevirapine rash

SMART study halted due to safety concerns with significantly more AIDS events in the treatment interruption arm

TMC114 (darunavir) new drug applications submitted to US and European regulatory agencies

Named-patient access programme available in UK for new protease inhibitor darunavir (TMC114)

Tibotec discontinues TMC125 study C227: phase III studies continue

New Kaletra tablet formulation (meltrex) approved by FDA

GSK closes phase 3 studies of its CCR5 inhibitor aplaviroc and terminates development programme

Schering discontinues phase 2 studies of vicriviroc in treatment naive patients

FDA issues approvable letter for Bioject needle-free injection device

Improved clinical outcome in 80% patients who modified an NNRTI or PI dose following therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM)

GSK stops trials of CCR5 entry inhibitor GW873140 in naive patients

AZT comes off patent: generic versions approved for US market

Benefit of maintaining the M184V mutation with 3TC monotherapy: final 48-week results

Strategies for salvage therapy

Antiviral activity of foscarnet in salvage patients

Novel strategies with existing drugs

Antiretroviral activity of new and novel agents

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