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Overview :
Nelfinavir mesylate (Viracept, Pfizer) can be used to treat
a child with HIV. Oral dosing can be either as tablets or powder.
Patient selection: >= 2 years of age
Dosing regimens:
(1) 45-55 mg per kg bid
(2) 25-35 mg per kg tid
Formulations"
(1) tablets,
250 mg
(2) powder, 50
mg drug per scoop (each scoop weighs 1 gram; 4 scoops = 1 teaspoon = 200 mg )
Tablets
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Body Weight
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BID Regimen
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TID Regimen
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10 -12 kg
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2 tablets
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1 tablets
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13 - 18 kg
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3 tablets
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2 tablets
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19 - 20 kg
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4 tablets
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2 tablets
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>= 21
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4 or 5 tablets
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3 tablets
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Powder
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Body Weight
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BID Regimen
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TID Regimen
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9.0 - 10.49
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10 scoops
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6 scoops
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10.5 - 11.99
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11 scoops
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7 scoops
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12.0 - 13.99
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13 scoops
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8 scoops
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14.0 - 15.99
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15 scoops
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9 scoops
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16.0 - 17.99
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not recommended
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10 scoops
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18.0 - 22.99
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not recommended
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12 scoops
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>= 23.0
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not recommended
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15 scoops
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where:
• The number of teaspoons = (number of scoops) / 4
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