What is the recommended dosage of Ziagen for adults?

Recommended Dosage for Adult Patients. The recommended dosage of ZIAGEN for adults is 600 mg daily, administered orally as either 300 mg twice daily or 600 mg once daily, in combination with other antiretroviral agents.

How is Ziagen used in the treatment of HIV?

Indications and Usage for Ziagen. Ziagen tablets and oral solution, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, are indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection.

How many mg of abacavir is in Ziagen?

ZIAGEN tablets contain 300 mg of abacavir as abacavir sulfate. The tablets are yellow, biconvex, scored, capsule-shaped, film-coated, and imprinted with “GX 623” on both sides. ZIAGEN oral solution contains 20 mg per mL of abacavir as abacavir sulfate.

Are there any serious side effects from Ziagen?

Serious and sometimes fatal hypersensitivity reactions, with multiple organ involvement, have occurred with Ziagen (abacavir).

What’s the correct dosage of nitroglycerin to take?

Nitroglycerin Dosage. Medically reviewed on October 2, 2018. Applies to the following strengths: 0.2 mg/hr; 0.4 mg/hr; 0.3 mg/hr; 0.6 mg/hr; 0.3 mg; 0.4 mg; 0.6 mg; 200 mcg/mL-D5%; 100 mcg/mL-D5%; 400 mcg/mL-D5%; 5 mg/mL; 2.6 mg; 6.5 mg; 0.1 mg/hr; 0.8 mg/hr; 2%; 2.5 mg; 9 mg; 3 mg; 1 mg; 2 mg; 0.4%; 1 mg/mL; 400 mcg.

How often should I spray nitroglycerin on my tongue?

1 to 2 sprays (0.4 to 0.8 mg) on or under tongue every 5 minutes as needed, up to 3 sprays in 15 minutes; if pain persists after maximum dose, prompt medical attention is recommended. Comments: -Administer while sitting due to rapid onset.

How long does it take for nitroglycerin tablets to work?

Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets usually give relief in 1 to 5 minutes. However, if the pain is not relieved, you may use a second tablet 5 minutes after you take the first tablet. If the pain continues for another 5 minutes, a third tablet may be used.