The Safety of Zidovudine Plus Interferon-Alpha in HIV-Infected Children

Summary

PRIMARY: To determine the maximum tolerated dose of interferon-alfa (IFN-A) alone and in combination with zidovudine (AZT); to assess the safety and tolerance of IFN-A alone and in combination with AZT. SECONDARY: To evaluate the effect of combination IFN-A and AZT on immunologic and virologic parameters; to determine whether the pharmacokinetic parameters of AZT are modified by the subcutaneous administration of IFN-A. AZT is effective in suppressing the progression of HIV infection in patients without symptoms or with AIDS or AIDS-related complex (ARC). However, use of AZT is limited by its frequent toxicity, which sometimes relates to the amount of drug given. Thus, a combination treatment of two drugs that work together may provide more effective and safer treatment. IFN-A is a drug that has antiviral effects and may work well with AZT.

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1996-09

Publications

• Background Diaz C, Yogev R, Culnane M, Rogers A, Van Dyke R, Fenton T. ACTG 153: a multicenter phase I study of alpha-interferon in HIV infected children. AIDS Clinical Trials Group. Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):79 (abstract no 269B)
• Background Clemente D, Yogev R, Culnane M, Rogers A, Van Dyke R, Hetherington S, Fenton T. ACTG 153: phase I, open-label; dose escalating study of interferon-alpha alone and in combination with zidovudine in children with early HIV disease. Program Abstr Intersci Conf Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1994 Oct 4-7:35

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