HIV Infections
Conditions
Keywords
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, AIDS-Related Complex, Antiviral Agents, Adenine
Brief summary
To study the safety, tolerance, and pharmacokinetics of a single dose of bis-POM PMEA (adefovir dipivoxil) when administered by the oral route in patients with HIV infection.
Detailed description
Five patients are entered at each of three dose levels of bis-POM PMEA administered orally in a single dose.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Concurrent Medication: Allowed: * AZT, ddI, or ddC (provided patient has been on a stable regimen for at least 4 weeks prior to study entry). * Prophylactic aerosolized pentamidine, fluconazole, ketoconazole, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, or dapsone (provided patient has been on a stable regimen for at least 4 weeks prior to study entry). Patients must have: * Documented HIV infection or diagnosis of AIDS. * Life expectancy of at least 3 months. Prior Medication: Allowed: * Prior AZT, ddI, or ddC. * Prophylactic aerosolized pentamidine, fluconazole, ketoconazole, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, or dapsone.
Exclusion criteria
Co-existing Condition: Patients with the following symptoms or conditions are excluded: * Active, serious infections (other than HIV infections) that require parenteral antibiotic therapy. * Clinically significant cardiac disease, including symptoms of ischemia, congestive heart failure, or arrhythmia. * Gastrointestinal malabsorption syndrome or inability to receive oral medication. Concurrent Medication: Excluded: * Diuretics. * Amphotericin B. * Aminoglycoside antibiotics. * Parenteral antibiotics. * Other nephrotoxic agents. * Other investigational agents. * Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. * Aspirin. Prior Medication: Excluded within 2 weeks prior to study entry: * Diuretics. * Amphotericin B. * Aminoglycoside antibiotics. * Parenteral antibiotics. * Other nephrotoxic agents. * Other investigational agents. Excluded within 3 days prior to study entry: * Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. * Aspirin. Active substance abuse (including alcohol or drug abuse).
Countries
United States