Abstract
This edition of the Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine includes a new Antiretroviral Drug Dosing Chart for Children and Adolescents (2012). The chart was updated by the Southern African HIV Clinicians Society's ARV Dosing Committee, a sub-group of the Society's Child and Adolescent Committee, and the National Department of Health (DoH). The purpose of the chart is to provide an accurate and reliable antiretroviral therapy (ART) dosing guide for South African practitioners initiating and managing ART in children and adolescents. The chart is intended for doctors, nurses and pharmacists working in the South African public sector.
Highlights
Available tablet formulations of abacavir, efavirenz, LPV/rtv and AZT are film-coated and must be swallowed whole and NOT chewed, divided or crushed
Consult with a clinician experienced in paediatric ARV prescribing for neonates (
# Children 25-34.9kg may be dosed with LPV/rtv 200/50mg adult tabs: 2 tabs am; 1 tab pm
Summary
Available tablet formulations of abacavir, efavirenz, LPV/rtv and AZT are film-coated and must be swallowed whole and NOT chewed, divided or crushed. ONLY as booster for LPV/ rtv when on Rifampicin
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