Viral infections:
Indications for TROGARZO:
In combination with other antiretroviral(s) for HIV-1 infection in heavily treatment-experienced adults with multidrug resistant HIV-1 infection failing their current antiretroviral regimen.
Adult:
Give as IV infusion over ≥30mins for 1st infusion; may reduce to ≥15mins for subsequent infusions if no infusion-associated adverse reactions have occurred. 2000mg as single loading dose followed by 800mg maintenance dose every 2 weeks.
Children:
Not established.
Warnings/Precautions:
Do not give as IV push or bolus. Observe patient for 1hr post-infusion; may reduce to 15mins thereafter if no infusion-associated adverse reactions have occurred. Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (in combination with other antiretrovirals). Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Pharmacologic Class:
CD4-directed post-attachment HIV-1 inhibitor.
Adverse Reactions:
Diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, rash.
Note:
To register pregnant patients to the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry, call (800) 258–4263.
Generic Availability:
NO
How Supplied:
Single-dose vials (2mL)—2
