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Missed Dose Aptivus
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AptivusBrand name: Aptivus Generic name: tipranavir, or TPV Class: Protease inhibitor (PI) Manufacturer: Boehringer Ingelheim, www.aptivus.com , (800) 542-6257 AWP: $1,420.09/month; $419.84 for 95 mL bottle of solution Standard Dose: Two 250 mg capsules with two 100 mg capsules of Norvir, both twice daily. Must be taken with Norvir. Oral solution available; both formulations available for children ages 2 years and older. Must take with...
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If I miss and dose, should I double dose?I just realized that I missed my morning dose of kaletra (though I took my emtriva and the other one whose name escapes me.) I just took my evening dose of 3. Should I double up on my kaletra (take 3 more now in the evening for a total of 6) or...
Response from Renslow Sherer, M.D.
University of Chicago Hospitals
No. If you miss a dose and 12 hours haveelapsed, you should just resume taking the normal dosage.If you missed a dose and discovered the error6 hours after it was due, I would advise you to take the next dose at that moment, and thengradually...
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Missed doses / double dosesHello Dr.I have a general question and one concern. First, the concern: I think I missed one doses of Atripla. My last numbers were 77 viral load, almost three months ago, so I would expect to be undetectable now. I think I missed it for one day...
Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.
Rocky Mountain CARES
Hello and thanks for posting.A single viral load of 77 has no real importance- especially if the preceding tests were undetectable. While it's not a perfect score, our medications do a very good job in suppressing the virus. Remember, the goal...
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Missed 2 dosesDon: What are the chances that Fuzeon will develop resistance if missed 2 doses. I know the importance of compliance. Will work on making sure this doesn't happen again. Thanks....
Response from Don Kurtyka, ARNP
University of South Florida School of Medicine
You should be fine with two missed doses. The most important point is that you recognize the importance of taking all doses of your medication and you want to make sure that it doesn't happen again!--dk...
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Atripla missed dose - 48hrsI have been on Atripla for 2 yrs and have accidently missed my 1st dose in this time. I am undectable and never miss a dose. I am very very scared.I took my dose on Monday, missed Tuesday by accident and took on Wednesday. A whole 48hrs had passed...
Response from Keith Henry, M.D.
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
Usually OK to occasionally miss doses of Atripla (not encouraged but persistence of drug levels and effects will often maintain viral control in such situations). KH...
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