District of Columbia Treatments and Other Resources

District of Columbia • AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)

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Anti-HIV Drugs

[Rescriptor] [Sustiva] [Sustiva and Truvada] [Viramune]
Non-nucleosides (Non-Nukes or NNRTIs)

delavirdine (Rescriptor)
efavirenz (Sustiva)
efavirenz (Sustiva) and Truvada (Viread and Emtriva)
nevirapine (Viramune)
Experimental: TMC-125

Protease Inhibitors

atazanavir (Reyataz)
darunavir (Prezista)
fosamprenavir (Lexiva)
indinavir (Crixivan)
lopinavir/ritonavir (Kaletra)
nelfinavir (Viracept)
ritonavir (Norvir)
saquinavir mesylate (Invirase)
tipranavir (Aptivus)
amprenavir (Agenerase) - (not shown) usually replaced by Lexiva

[Ziagen] [Epzicom] [Trizivir] [Videx EC] [Emtriva] [Truvada] [Epivir] [Combivir] [Zerit] [Viread] [Retrovir]
Nucleoside/tides (NRTIs or nukes)

abacavir (Ziagen)
lamivudine/abacavir (Epzicom)
abacavir/lamivudine/zidovudine (Trizivir)
didanosine (ddI, Videx, Videx EC)
emtricitabine (Emtriva)
emtricitabine/tenofovir (Truvada)
lamivudine (lamivudine, Epivir)
lamivudine/zidovudine (Combivir)
stavudine (d4T, Zerit)
tenofovir (Viread)
zidovudine (AZT, Retrovir)
zalcitabine (DDC, HIVID) - discontinued*

Entry Inhibitors

enfuvirtide (Fuzeon)
Experimental:CCR5 inhibitor Maraviroc

Integrase Inhibitors

Experimental: MK-0518

We can help explain any program (such as ADAP, Medicaid, Insurance Plans, Medicare, Medicare Part D, etc.) and assist you to decide what program or programs are options. You can either use the contact information and links on these pages yourself, or we will assist you at any stage in the process. If you don't know where to start, let us know by e-mail, phone or fax and we'll create a strategy with you and any health care or support provider you may already have.

State and National Resources - District of Columbia specific contact information for different programs through which you can access a variety of services. This page also includes national resources, and links to other sources.

Care Networks and Care Providers : The District of Columbia has HIV Care Consortia agencies and organizations that can either provide or refer you to a case manager or a health care provider. This is funded by the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act. The participating agencies are listed, as are some other resources.

Accessing Treatments and other Resources : District of Columbia has a list or formulary of drugs and other services they cover through ADAP and other programs.Other potential sources of treatments for people with HIV or Hepatitis are also listed.

Hepatitis Resources : District of Columbia has statewide Hepatitis vaccination programs, and covers some treatments for hepatitis B and Hepatitis C through their program.

Hepatitis Treatments and Vaccines

Hepatitis Treatments: adefovir (Hepsera), entecavir (Baraclude), peginterferon (Pegasys, Peg-Intron), ribavirin (Copegus, Rebetol, Ribasphere), and alfa interferon with ribavirin (Rebetron)

Opportunistic Infection (OI) Treatment or Prevention

PCP Prophylaxis and Treatment : dapsone, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim), aerosolized pentamidine (NebuPent), atovaquone suspension (Mepron)
Herpes Infections : acyclovir (Zovirax), cidofovir injection (Vistide), valacyclovir (Valtrex), valganciclovir hydrochloride (Valcyte)
Antibiotics : amoxicillin and clavulante (Augmentin), azithromycin (Zithromax), ciprofloxacin (Cipro), clarithromycin (Biaxin), clindamycin (Cleocin), doxycycline, ethambutol (Myambutol), isoniazid (INH), levofloxacin, pyrazinamide, pyrimethamine (Daraprim), rifabutin (Mycobutin), rifampicin (Rifampin), sulfadiazine
Fungal infections : clotrimazole (Mycelex, Lotrimin), fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole (Sporonox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), voriconazole (Vfend)

Other HIV/AIDS Related Drugs/Conditions

Anemia: Epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit)
Anti-Cancer: alfa interferon, doxorubicin (Doxil)
Antidepressants: amitriptyline (Elavil), duloxetine hydrochloride (Cymbalta), fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), bupropion (Wellbutrin SR)
Anti-Psychotic: olanzapine (Zyprexa), risperidone (Risperdal)
Anti-Diarrheal: diphenoxylate and atropine (Lomotil)
Hypoglycemics: glipizide (Glucotrol XL), Metformin
Lipid Lowering Agents: atorvastatin (Lipitor), Metformin
Topical Steroids: hydrocortisone 1% and 2.5% cream
Topical Anesthetics: lidocaine patch (Lidoderm)
Pain Medications : acetaminophen with codeine (Tylenol III and Tylenol IV)**, dronabinol (Marinol)**, fentanyl patch (Duragesic)**, ibuprofen (800 mg), morphine sulfate (MS Contin)**, gabapentin (Neurontin), oxandrolone (Oxandrin)**
Vitamins and Minerals: Berocca Plus (generic)
Wasting Syndrome: oxandronlone (Oxandrin)**, dronabinol (Marinol)**, Somatropin (Serostim), megestrol acetate (Megace)

Medical Criteria
The Following drugs are controlled substances available at any Care Pharmacy:

acetaminophen with codeine (Tylenol III and Tylenol IV)**
dronabinol (Marinol)**
fentanyl patch (Duragesic)**
morphine sulfate (MS Contin)**
oxandrolone (Oxandrin)**

Patient Assistance Programs - Free or reduced price medications are offered by individual drug companies, as well as other organizations and foundations. All prescription drugs, including generic drugs, are made by drug companies. Information includes: Who you should call or e-mail about getting treatments,and financial and medical eligibility criteria. Although they will not automatically cover "the doughnut hole" or co-pays if you have Medicare Part D, some program are willing to make arrangements and even check out any benefits for which you are eligible. If you need help, contact them directly or let us know what drug you are interested in, or if you are trying to contact a specific company, foundation or organization and contact The Network at network@atdn.org

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