Journal of Pharmacovigilance

Befikadu Legesse

Publications

• Research Article
  Adverse Effects and Regimen Switch among Patients on Antiretroviral Treatment in a Resource Limited Setting in Ethiopia
  Author(s): Gebrehiwot Teklay, Befikadu Legesse and Mebratu LegesseGebrehiwot Teklay, Befikadu Legesse and Mebratu Legesse
  
  Background: Highly active antiretroviral therapy is the cornerstone of management of patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection. Antiretroviral therapy can prolong survival of patients however this drugs are associated with adverse effects that can affect patient adherence and if severe may require regimen change. The aim of the study is to assess the prevalence of antiretroviral associated adverse effects and management strategies undertaken among patients taking antiretroviral therapy in Jimma University Specialized Hospital. Methods: A retrospective review of patient medical records (2009-2011) was done to assess adverse effects associated with antiretroviral therapy. A sample of 403 patient medical records was selected using systematic random sampling method. Data was collected using structured data abstraction fo.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-6887.1000115

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