Isoniazid/pyridoxine/sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
Combination of | |
---|---|
Isoniazid | Anti-tuberculosis medication |
Pyridoxine | Vitamine |
Sulfamethoxazole | Antibiotic |
Trimethoprim | Antibiotic |
Isoniazid/pyridoxine/sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is a fixed dose combination medication for the prevention of opportunistic infections in HIV/AIDS.[1] It combines isoniazid, pyridoxine, sulfamethoxazole, and trimethoprim.[1]
It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the most effective and safe medicines needed in a health system.[1] A year of medication is estimated to cost about 10 USD in the developing world.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 "WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (20th List)" (PDF). World Health Organization. March 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- ↑ "WHO Model List of Essential Medicines Application" (PDF). March 2011. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
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