Drug May Reduce Probability of HIV Leading to AIDS : SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
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From Times staff and wire reports
The drug Rescriptor may reduce the probability of HIV patients developing AIDS, according to the Swedish-American drug company Pharmacia & Upjohn.
Rescriptor, also known under its scientific name delavirdine, may reduce the amount of virus circulating in the bloodstream by at least 68% for as long as 60 weeks. The company said it may be able to seek dispensation from the Food and Drug Administration to rush the drug into production.
