Treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection has been revolutionized by the newer generation of Anti-Retroviral therapy (ART). The first-line ART comprises of NRTI (Tenofovir plus Lamivudine) and one NNRT, Efavirenz. The renal tubular dysfunction associated with Tenofovir is an adverse effect of concern. This study was undertaken to find the incidence of nephrotoxicity due to Tenofovir based regimen in comparison to non TLE regimen. A nonrandomised cross-sectional study with 50 patients between 18-60 years already on ART regimen were included in each arm-TLE and non TLE. Nephrotoxicity was diagnosed if there was: 1) increase serum creatinine 2) Decrease Serum Uric Acid 3) abnormal spot urine albumin creatinine ratio 4) decrease blood haemoglobin concentration. Statistical analysis was done using Fischer's exact test. TLE and ZLN were the two most frequently prescribed regimen. Four patients [8% (p value 0.059)] developed nephrotoxicity in the TLE regimen as compared to none from the non-TLE regimen. Longer exposure to TLE regimen was a predisposing factor for nephrotoxicity as 3 patients were on tenofovir for more than 4 years but independent of age, body weight, or CD4 count. Anaemia was observed in 48% of patients on TLE vs 18% in non TLE regimen. 26% of patients on Tenofovir based regimen had an abnormality in at least one of the four parameters. Using Tenofovir alafenamide or shifting to an alternate regimen when early signs of renal injury are visible will prevent nephrotoxicity.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
customersupport@researchsolutions.com
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.