[Assessment of adherence to antiretroviral: role of determination of plasma levels of non nucleosides anologues].
In: Medicina clinica, Jg. 120 (2003-05-17), Heft 18, S. 701-3
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Background and Objective: Our purpose was to assess the contribution of efavirenz and nevirapine plasma concentrations in the assessment of self-reported adherence and punctuality of appointments to take the drugs.
Patients and Method: Adherence was assessed using questionnaires and plasma concentrations of efavirenz and nevirapine were determined. Patients received efavirenz or nevirapine in combination with two nucleotides reverse transcriptase inhibitors.
Results: Among the 45 enrolled patients, 7 were considered non-adherent according to the questionnaires, 17 regarding pharmacy appointments and 5 according to the plasma levels of efavirenz and nevirapine. 3.3% participants had detectable viral loads.
Conclusion: Cross-validation between patients'self-reports and pharmacy appointments can improve the measurement of adherence to antiretroviral therapy.
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[Assessment of adherence to antiretroviral: role of determination of plasma levels of non nucleosides anologues].
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Pérez-Simón, MR ; Cuevas, MJ ; Ortega, L ; Carro, JA ; Mostaza, JL ; Martín, V |
Zeitschrift: | Medicina clinica, Jg. 120 (2003-05-17), Heft 18, S. 701-3 |
Veröffentlichung: | <2009- > : Madrid : Elsevier España ; <i>Original Publication</i>: Barcelona : Ediciones Doyma, S.A., 2003 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 0025-7753 (print) |
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