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trimetrexate and HIV Coinfection

trimetrexate has been researched along with HIV Coinfection in 3 studies

Trimetrexate: A nonclassical folic acid inhibitor through its inhibition of the enzyme dihydrofolate reductase. It is being tested for efficacy as an antineoplastic agent and as an antiparasitic agent against PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS patients. Myelosuppression is its dose-limiting toxic effect.

Research Excerpts

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"The diagnosis of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) rests on the isolation of this micro-organism in patients whose latest blood count, less than 2 months old, shows less than 250 CD4 lymphocytes per cubic mm and who present with signs of impaired lung function."2.38[Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in HIV infection. Diagnosis, prognostic factors and curative treatment]. ( Girard, PM; Saimot, AG, 1991)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's3 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Harris, PJ1
Saimot, AG1
Girard, PM1
Costantino, M1

Reviews

1 review available for trimetrexate and HIV Coinfection

ArticleYear
[Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in HIV infection. Diagnosis, prognostic factors and curative treatment].
    Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983), 1991, Feb-16, Volume: 20, Issue:6

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Antineoplastic Agents; CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes; Dapsone; Eflornithine; F

1991

Other Studies

2 other studies available for trimetrexate and HIV Coinfection

ArticleYear
Trimetrexate glucuronate associated with anti-Kaposi sarcoma effect.
    AIDS patient care and STDs, 1996, Volume: 10, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections; Antineoplastic Agents; Drug Combinations; Glucuronates

1996
[Some aspects of the treatment of HIV infection].
    Minerva ginecologica, 1991, Volume: 43, Issue:12

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Clindamycin; Dapsone; HIV Infections; Humans; Primaquine; Trimet

1991