AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, sometimes written Aids) is a human disease characterized by progressive destruction of the body's immune system. It is widely accepted that AIDS results from infection with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus).

Safety Alert - Baraclude, entecavir tablets and oral solution

HIV :: Safety Alert - Baraclude, entecavir tablets and oral solution

Healthcare professionals are advised that when considering therapy with Baraclude in an HIV/HBV co-infected patient not receiving HAART, the risk of developing HIV resistance cannot be excluded based on current information.

FDA and Bristol-Myers Squibb notified healthcare professionals of revisions to the MICROBIOLOGY/Antiviral Activity and INDICATIONS AND USAGE/Description of Clinical Studies/Special Populations sections of the prescribing information for Baraclude. The revised labeling is the result of a case report in which a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) variant containing the M184V resistance substitution was documented during Baraclude treatment for chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in an HIV/HBV co-infected patient who was not simultaneously receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).

Current treatment guidelines recommend Baraclude as an option for treatment of HBV in the HIV/HBV co-infected adult patient who does not qualify for HAART. Healthcare professionals are advised that when considering therapy with Baraclude in an HIV/HBV co-infected patient not receiving HAART, the risk of developing HIV resistance cannot be excluded based on current information.

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