Antimicrobial Use Guidelines (AMUG) version 21 - UW Health
Antimicrobial Use Guidelines (AMUG) version 21 - UW Health
Antimicrobial Use Guidelines (AMUG) version 21 - UW Health
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RALTEGRAVIR (Isentress ® ) – nonformulary at <strong>UW</strong>HCFor up-to-date information on the use of antiretrovirals, consult an HIV expert or www.aidsinfo.nih.gov/RIBAVIRIN – capsules are nonformulary at <strong>UW</strong>HCUsual DoseAdult: (average of 1.1 g/day) 6 g in 300 mL sterile water aerosolized (<strong>UW</strong>HC cost/day $4,196.64).Hepatitis C (200 mg capsules in combination with interferon alfa). If 75kg 1200 mg PO per day in 2 divided doses. (<strong>UW</strong>HC cost/day $1.36-2.04). Capsules may be effective for RSV in adults ata dose of 1800 mg/day.Indications1. Respiratory syncytial virus infections – may be considered for use in treating:a. infants at high risk for severe or complicated RSV infection, i.e., infants with congenital heart disease,bronchopulmonary dysplasia, other chronic lung conditions, immunodeficiency, recent transplants, cancerchemotherapy and selected premature infants.b infants with lower respiratory tract infections who are severely illc. infants who are not initially that ill, but who are at increased risk for progressively severe disease, e.g., the veryyoung (
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