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Management of HIV-1 Infection in Adults and Adolescents

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Department of Pharmacy Practice, 179 Longwood Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115

Caroline S. Zeind

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Department of Pharmacy Practice, 179 Longwood Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115

The management of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) infection has undergone dramatic change since its initial identification. Advances have occurred in drug development, viral pathology understanding, laboratory monitoring and genetic analysis. With the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), there has been a substantial decline in HIV-1-related morbidity and mortality. Today, HIV-1 infection is treated as a chronic disease that requires strict patient adherence to HAART. Pharmacists provide pharmaceutical care to patients with HIV disease in a variety of ways, and they can improve patient adherence rates. Current therapeutic strategies have not resulted in eradication of HIV-1 infection. Present and future therapeutic challenges include viral resistance, reservoirs of virus and drug toxicities. Globally, the spread of HIV-1 infection continues at an alarming rate, and economic and social barriers may limit access and success of HAART. New strategies and novel approaches in managing HIV-1 infection continue to be developed in an effort to cure and eradicate this disease.

Key Words: HIV-1 • antiretrovirals • HAART • management • adherence

Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Vol. 13, No. 6, 426-441 (2000)
DOI: 10.1106/0V98-29PD-M1AJ-2DBX


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