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Abacavir lamivudine zidovudine dosage and administration
Introduction
Adosage And Administration
Adosage And Administration
- A Medication Guide and Warning Card that provide information about recognition of hypersensitivity reactions should be dispensed with each new prescription and refill.
- TRIZIVIR can be taken with or without food.
Adults and Adolescent Patients
The recommended oral dose of TRIZIVIR is one tablet twice daily.
TRIZIVIR is not recommended in adolescents who weigh less than 40 kg because it is a fixed-dose tablet and cannot be dose adjusted.
Dosage Adjustment
Because it is a fixed-dose combination, TRIZIVIR should not be prescribed for:
- patients requiring dosage adjustment such as those with creatinine clearance <50 mL/min.
- patients with hepatic impairment.
References
References
- ↑ “TRIZIVIR (ABACAVIR SULFATE, LAMIVUDINE, AND ZIDOVUDINE) TABLET, FILM COATED [VIIV HEALTHCARE COMPANY]”. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.
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