True about starting ART in pregnancy is -
Started only when CD4< 200/ul
Is beneficial only for health of mother
Nevirapine is given to neonate within 72 hours of birth
Zidovudine is preferred over nevirapine
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Nevirapine is given to neonate within 72 hours of birth o Intrapartum care:a) Zidovudine (AZT) is given as the i.v. infusion starting at the onset of labor or 4 hours before cesarean section. Loading dose : 2mg/kg/hour, maintenance dose: 1 mg/kg/hour.b) Nevirapine single dose at onset of labor and a single dose of it to the newborn at age 48 - 72 hours is an effective alternative treatment for women who had no prior therapy.c) Elective LSCS is preferred over vaginal delivery as it cuts the risk of transmission by around 50% and also breastfeeding is better avoided.Note: Nevirapine is preferred over zidovudine as it has fewer side effectso Efavirenz is avoided in 1 st trimester due to teratogenicity.