Clinical assessment of incidence of anaemia in patients undergoing Anti Retro viral treatment

Asha Kumari; Amit Kumar Jha

Clinical assessment of incidence of anaemia in patients undergoing Anti Retro viral treatment

Authors

Asha Kumari Assistant Professor & H.O.D, Deptt. of Pharmacology, Darbhanga Medical College & Hospital, Laheriasarai, Bihar, India
Amit Kumar Jha Associate Professor, Deptt. of Pharmacology, Darbhanga Medical College & Hospital, Laheriasarai, Bihar, India

Keywords:

Anti Retro Viral Drugs, Zido vudine, HIV infection

Abstract

Anti Retro viral agents are used against HIV infection. The present work was done to assess incidence of anaemia in patients undergoing Anti Retro Viral therapy. Value of Hb < 12gm/dl was taken as anaemia . 200 cases of people living with HIV were studied and compared with data. First line ART was availale and NNRTI, NRTI were included in study. Statistical analysis was done. Chi square evaluation was done. It was concluded that Zidovudine most commonly causes macrocytic anemia.

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Published

2021-11-08

How to Cite

Asha Kumari, & Amit Kumar Jha. (2021). Clinical assessment of incidence of anaemia in patients undergoing Anti Retro viral treatment. International Journal of Health and Clinical Research, 4(19), 392–394. Retrieved from https://www.ijhcr.com/index.php/ijhcr/article/view/3152