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Pediatric Antiretroviral Dosing in Resource-Limited Settings

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English: PDF [733 KB] Portuguese: PDF [755 KB]

Summary

This clinical resource is a pocket guide on antiretroviral drug dosing for children in resource-constrained settings. Current guidelines in the U.S. recommend dosing using surface areas estimations, so this document should be used with caution and checked against other resources. The brochure includes a table detailing dosage recommendations based on weight for 14 drugs or drug combinations, intended for infants and children who weigh between 5 and 40 kg.

Publisher: ICAP, Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University
Languages: English, Portuguese
Format: PDF
Region: Global
Audiences: Doctors/Physicians, Nurses, Physician's Assistants/Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists
Literacy level: Medium
Topic Areas: Pediatric Antiretroviral Treatment, Primary Care of HIV Infected & Exposed Children
Resource Type: Clinical Tools