Zidovudine 10 mg/ml Syrup
Trade Name
Prescriber Category
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Retrovir
A*
Department
Antimicrobial Restriction
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ID (PAED)
N/A
INDICATION (BLUE BOOK / UKK)
(1) Management of patients with asymptomatic & symptomatic (early or advanced) HIV infection with CD4 cell counts < 500 cu.mm. (2) Neonatal prophylaxis.
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)
i) HIV infection Adult: 600 mg daily in divided doses, in combination with other antiretroviral agents. Child: 6 wk - 12 yr: 160 mg/m2 every 8 hr. Max: 200 mg every 8 hr. May be used in combination with other anti-retrovirals. Renal and Hepatic impairment: Dose reduction may be needed. ii) Prophylaxis of HIV infection in neonates Child: Neonates: 2 mg/kg every 6 hr for 1st 6 wk of life, starting within 12 hr after birth. Renal and hepatic impairment: Dose adjustment may be needed.
Dose Guideline for HIV Exposed Infant Born to
HIV Positive Mother