It has been extremely difficult for me to memorize the Ant HIV medications. Maybe the
mnemonic I use will help you.
Nucleoside analogues: ZZLSD : Zidovudine,
Zalcitabine, Lamivudine, Stavudine and Didanosine
Non nucleoside analogues: (seems like they are named after 2
states- Delaware and Nevada)-Delavirdine and Nevirapine
Protease inhibitors : RINS : Ritonavir,
Indinavir, Nelfinavir and Saquanavir
Side effects
AZT: Anemia, Asthenia, Granulocytopenia, Macrocytosis
DDI: (DD~PP): Pancreatitis & peripheral neuropathy
Stavudine: Peripheral neuropathy
Zalcitabine: peripheral neuropathy, Oral ulcers
Lamivudine: well tolerated
Delavirdine: Skin rash
Nevirapine : RASH
Protease inhibitors: As a class cause redistribution of fat in the cushingoid distribution (truncal obesity and thin arms and legs + buffalo hump)