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Drug Available in UK Extends Life of HIV Patients
2008-02-08 17:47:00 After more than 10 years of researching better treatments for HIV patients, a new drug had been found in UK to lengthen the life expectancy of the victims. The recent introduction of Pfizer's drug Celsentri (Maraviroc) is truly helpful for the patients as it guards the entrance of the immune system and blocks the HIV, which in turn delays the process of developing into AIDS.Although the drug is not a cure-all treatment, this is an alternative that patients can look forward to since not all symptoms are remedied by other available HIV drugs in the market. Many AIDS organizations have shown interest in the drug saying this is a good sign of innovation and will aid to reduce the progression of HIV into AIDS.Maraviroc comprised three drugs collectively made into one creating highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) that lengthens the lifespan of HIV patients.But recent findings showed that some patients have resistance to the product making it not advisable for them to take.The dr...
FDA Approves Pfizer's Antiretroviral Maraviroc
2007-08-14 07:52:00 FDA on Monday approved Pfizer antiretroviral drug maraviroc, which belongs to a new class of antiretrovirals that could provide an alternative to HIV-positive people who have developed resistance to multiple drugs, the Los Angeles Times reports. FDA gave expedited approval of maraviroc for use in combination with other antiretrovirals (CQ HealthBeat, 8/6). Maraviroc works by blocking a protein, called CCR5, on human immune system cells that HIV uses as a portal to enter and infect the cell. Pfizer has proposed using the drug to treat people with advanced HIV or AIDS who have not responded to other medications. Pfizer last month also announced that maraviroc can reduce HIV viral loads among people who have never taken antiretrovirals. The company plans to offer the drug with a test developed by Monogram Biosciencesthat determines if people are likely to respond to the treatment (Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, 7/26). Pfizer will sell maraviroc under the brand name Selzentry (Wall Stre...
Maraviroc, Pfizers New HIV/AIDS Drug
2007-06-13 18:59:00 A new HIV/AIDS medicine is coming out in July after tests being carried out in the United States, by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration),? the head of the firm in South Africa, Richard Paulson said at a briefing to journalists. Full Story...
Maraviroc, Pfizers New HIV/AIDS Drug
2007-06-13 18:59:00 A new HIV/AIDS medicine is coming out in July after tests being carried out in the United States, by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration),” the head of the firm in South Africa, Richard Paulson said at a briefing to journalists. Full Story... |
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