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Stavudine - Zerit ® - Renal Dosing

Usual Dosing (Adults)

HIV infection:
>60kg: 40mg orally q12h 
<60kg: 30mg orally q12h.

Renal Dosing

dialysis [CRCL >50]: No changes

[26-50]: 
>60 kg: 20 mg q12h.
<60 kg: 15 mg q12h.

[10-25]: 
>60 kg: 20mg q24h.
<60kg: 15 mg q24h.

[<10 – not on hemodialysis]: Insufficient data exists

Hemodialysis

dialysis Hemodialysis: 
>60 kg: 20mg q24h (on dialysis days, schedule dose after dialysis)

<60kg: 15 mg q24h. (on dialysis days, schedule dose after dialysis)

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