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amantadine and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

amantadine has been researched along with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome in 5 studies

amant: an antiviral compound consisting of an adamantane derivative chemically linked to a water-solube polyanioic matrix; structure in first source

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome: An acquired defect of cellular immunity associated with infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a CD4-positive T-lymphocyte count under 200 cells/microliter or less than 14% of total lymphocytes, and increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and malignant neoplasms. Clinical manifestations also include emaciation (wasting) and dementia. These elements reflect criteria for AIDS as defined by the CDC in 1993.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Currently, acyclovir is the most effective agent for the treatment of herpes simplex and varicella-zoster virus infections."3.67Antiviral agents. ( Cockerill, FR; Hermans, PE, 1987)
" Changes include statements about 1) updating of the influenza strains in the trivalent vaccine for 1988-89, 2) increased emphasis on the need for vaccination of health-care workers, 3) prevention of influenza in persons with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, and 4) dosage considerations for amantadine."1.27Recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee, Centers for Disease Control. Prevention and control of influenza. ( , 1988)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19905 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bean, B1
Reines, ED1
Gross, PA1
Hermans, PE1
Cockerill, FR1
Kagan, BL1

Reviews

1 review available for amantadine and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

ArticleYear
Antiviral agents.
    The Medical clinics of North America, 1988, Volume: 72, Issue:3

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Acyclovir; Amantadine; Antiviral Agents; Ganciclovir; Humans; Ri

1988

Other Studies

4 other studies available for amantadine and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

ArticleYear
Antiviral therapy. New drugs and their uses.
    Postgraduate medicine, 1986, Volume: 80, Issue:1

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Acyclovir; Amantadine; Antiviral Agents; Chickenpox; Common Cold

1986
Recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee, Centers for Disease Control. Prevention and control of influenza.
    Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 1988, Volume: 36, Issue:10

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Adult; Aged; Amantadine; Child; Cross Infection; Female; Humans;

1988
Antiviral agents.
    Mayo Clinic proceedings, 1987, Volume: 62, Issue:12

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Acyclovir; Amantadine; Antiviral Agents; Ganciclovir; Herpes Sim

1987
Lysosomotropic agents in AIDS treatment.
    The Western journal of medicine, 1987, Volume: 146, Issue:2

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Amantadine; Chloroquine; Humans

1987