Document 0644
 DOCN  M9590644
 TI    Treatment review. Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 6003, Rockville, MD
       20849-6003. 800-458-5231 ext. 5023.
 DT    9509
 SO    Treat Review. 1995 Jan;(no 16):5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
       AIDS/95700313
 AB    HIV patients experiencing eye problems should see an ophthalmologist
       experienced in examining and treating people with HIV. Studies are
       showing that effective treatments do exist for eye problems associated
       with HIV infection. For example, one treatment, Adatomed Silicone Oil,
       has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating
       detached retinas, a symptom of CMV infection in the eyes. This treatment
       is available by prescription. An additional treatment option for CMV
       infection control in the eyes is oral ganciclovir. This route is used
       following successful catheter-delivered treatment of ganciclovir. The
       pill form, developed by Syntex, received FDA approval for marketing on
       January 5, 1995. The oral form of ganciclovir is attractive for two
       reasons: it is less risky than using a catheter, and it is easier to
       take despite the need for up to twelve pills daily. Doctors can call
       (800) 569-4630 for more information. A trial studying oral ganciclovir
       for treatment of CMV in children is now open.
 DE    AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections/*DRUG THERAPY  Administration,
       Oral  Cytomegalovirus Retinitis/COMPLICATIONS/*DRUG THERAPY
       Ganciclovir/ADMINISTRATION & DOSAGE/*THERAPEUTIC USE  Human  Retinal
       Detachment/COMPLICATIONS/*DRUG THERAPY  Silicone Oils/*THERAPEUTIC USE
       NEWSLETTER ARTICLE

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