Isoniazid/pyridoxine/sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim

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. 1 2 3 "WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (20th List)" (PDF). World Health Organization. March 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
  2. ↑ "WHO Model List of Essential Medicines Application" (PDF). March 2011. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
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