Nevirapine 50mg/5ml Syrup
Trade Name
Prescriber Category
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Nevivir/Viramune
A/KK
Department
Antimicrobial Restriction
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ID (PAED)
N/A
INDICATION (BLUE BOOK / UKK)
Treatment of HIV infection in combination with other antiretroviral agents.
DOSING FOR ADULTS GUIDE [DIAMS HSgB]
N/A
RENAL DOSE ADJUSTMENT IN ADULTS GUIDE [DIAMS HSgB]
N/A
IV TO PO GUIDE [DIAMS HSgB]
N/A
EXTENDED INFUSION GUIDE [DIAMS HSgB]
In-progress
SPECIAL MONITORING & PRECAUTION GUIDE [DIAMS HSgB]
In-progress
ALTERNATIVE DOSING (BLUE BOOK / HSgB DRUG LIST)
The total daily dose should not exceed 400mg. Nevirapine may be dosed in paediatric patients either by body surface area (BSA) or by body weight. i)By BSA using the Mosteller formula: the recommended oral dose for paediatric patients of all ages is 150 mg/m2 once daily for 2 weeks followed by 150 mg/m2 twice daily thereafter. ii)By body weight: <8 years of age: 4 mg/kg once daily for 2 weeks followed by 7 mg/kg twice daily thereafter. ≥8 years: 4 mg/kg once daily for 2 weeks followed by 4 mg/kg twice daily thereafter.
Dose Guideline for HIV Exposed Infant Born to
HIV Positive Mother