A Study of AS-101 in Patients With AIDS or AIDS Related Complex (ARC)

Summary

To determine the toxic effects of AS-101 at various doses in patients with AIDS or AIDS related complex. Also to determine the effect of various doses of AS-101 on immune functions and the occurrence of infections in these patients. AIDS is a viral disease that is characterized by a loss of some immune function and the development of frequent, eventually fatal, infectious diseases. Although zidovudine (AZT) has prolonged survival in some patients with AIDS, AZT is quite toxic and there is a need for more effective and less toxic drugs. AS-101 is a synthetic organic compound containing the metal tellurium that is being tested because in laboratory studies it improved immune functions.

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1993-03

Publications

• Background Lewi DS, Acceturi CA, Diaz RS, Lofty C, Sader H. AS 101: tolerability, safety and clinical efficacy in HIV positive patients with advanced disease. Int Conf AIDS. 1992 Jul 19-24;8(3):100 (abstract no PuB 7310)

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