Abstract
Despite its disastrous past, thalidomide has reentered the medical community. This article reviews available evidence for its potential application to the treatment of some complications of HIV infection. HIV-related conditions in which thalidomide may be useful include aphthous ulcers, wasting, diarrhea, and nodular prurigo. Vigilance must be maintained to minimize adverse effects and prevent fetal exposure.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 511-524 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | AIDS Reader |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| State | Published - Dec 27 2001 |
Keywords
- Diarrhea
- Kaposi sarcoma
- Thalidomide
- Ulcer, aphthous
- Wasting
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Infectious Diseases
