Challenges facing effective implementation of co-trimoxazole prophylaxis in children born to HIV-infected mothers in the public health facilities

Conclusion: Most children who were initiated with co-trimoxazole prophylaxis did not experience significant opportunistic infections, and the drug was well tolerated. The major barrier for co-trimoxazole prophylaxis was due to frequent out-of-stocks of pediatric co-trimoxazole formulations in the health facilities. Dose determination was based on the age rather than the weight of children, thus creating potential for under- or over-dosing of children.Keywords: health facilities, opportunistic infections, CD4, parents, guardians
Source: Drug, Healthcare and Patient Safety - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Drug, Healthcare and Patient Safety Source Type: research