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Dosing Information for Pregnant Women

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Dosing Information for Pregnant Women
BrandGenericDrug ClassDosage FormUse in Pregnancy ConditionsPregnancy (Section 8.1)Visit Drugs@FDA to view
Atripla*efavirenz 600 mg
emtricitabine 200 mg
tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg
Fixed Dose Combination ProductOral TabletEmbryo-Fetal Toxicity Atripla Label
Biktarvy*bictegravir 50 mg
emtricitabine 200 mg
tenofovir Alafenamide 25 mg
Fixed Dose Combination ProductOral TabletDosing information not available for certain component(s) in the fixed dose combinationHuman DataBiktarvy Label
Cimduo*lamivudine 300 mg
tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg
Fixed Dose Combination ProductOral TabletNo dose adjustment neededHuman DataCimduo Label
Combivir*zidovudine 300 mg
lamivudine 150 mg
Fixed Dose Combination ProductOral TabletNo dose adjustment neededHuman DataCombivir Label
Complera*emtricitabine 200 mg
rilpivirine 25 mg
tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg
Fixed Dose Combination ProductOral Tablet

For pregnant women who are already on COMPLERA prior to pregnancy and are virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies per mL), one tablet of COMPLERA taken once daily may be continued. Lower exposures of rilpivirine, a component of COMPLERA, were observed during pregnancy, therefore viral load should be monitored closely [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

 

Pharmacokinetics: Pregnancy and Postpartum

Human DataComplera Label
Delstrigo*doravirine 100 mg
lamivudine 300 mg
tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg
Fixed Dose Combination ProductOral TabletDosing information not available for certain component(s) in the fixed dose combination Delstrigo Label
Descovy*emtricitabine 200 mg
tenofovir alafenamide 25 mg
Fixed Dose Combination ProductOral TabletDosing information not available for certain component(s) in the fixed dose combinationHuman DataDescovy Label
Dovato*dolutegravir 50 mg
lamivudine 300 mg
Fixed Dose Combination ProductOral Tablet

Perform pregnancy testing before initiation of DOVATO in individuals of childbearing potential [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4), Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.3)].

 

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Human DataDovato Label
Epzicom*abacavir 600 mg
lamivudine 300 mg
Fixed Dose Combination ProductOral Tablet

No dose adjustment needed

 

Pharmacokinetics: Pregnant Women

Human DataEpzicom Label
Evotaz*atazanavir 300 mg
cobicistat 150 mg
Fixed Dose Combination ProductOral TabletDosing information not available for certain component(s) in the fixed dose combination Evotaz Label
Genvoya*elvitegravir 150 mg
cobicistat 150 mg
tenofovir alafenamide 10 mg
emtricitabine 200 mg
Fixed Dose Combination ProductOral Tablet•  GENVOYA is not recommended for use during pregnancy because of substantially lower exposures of cobicistat and elvitegravir during the second and third trimesters [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].

• GENVOYA should not be initiated in pregnant women. An alternative regimen is recommended for women who become pregnant during therapy with GENVOYA [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].
Human DataGenvoya Label
Julucadolutegravir 50 mg
rilpivirine 25 mg
Fixed Dose Combination ProductOral Tablet

Perform pregnancy testing before initiation of JULUCA in adolescents and adults of childbearing potential [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3), Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.3)].

 

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Human DataJuluca Label
Kaletralopinavir 100 mg and ritonavir 25 mg  
lopinavir 200 mg and ritonavir 50 mg
Fixed Dose Combination ProductOral Tablet

•  Administer 400/100 mg of KALETRA twice daily in pregnant women with no documented lopinavir-associated resistance substitutions.

• Once daily KALETRA dosing is not recommended in pregnancy [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

• There are insufficient data to recommend dosing in pregnant women with any documented lopinavir-associated resistance substitutions.

• No dosage adjustment of KALETRA is required for patients during the postpartum period.

• Avoid use of KALETRA oral solution in pregnant women [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].

 

Pharmacokinetics: Pregnancy

 Kaletra Label
Odefsey*emtricitabine 200 mg
rilpivirine 25 mg
tenofovir alafenamide 25 mg
Fixed Dose Combination ProductOral Tablet

For pregnant patients who are already on ODEFSEY prior to pregnancy and are virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies per mL), one tablet of ODEFSEY taken once daily may be continued. Lower exposures of rilpivirine, a component of ODEFSEY, were observed during pregnancy, therefore viral load should be monitored closely [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

 

Pharmacokinetics: Pregnancy and Postpartum

Human DataOdefsey Label
Prezcobixdarunavir 800 mg
cobicistat 150 mg
Fixed Dose Combination ProductOral Tablet

PREZCOBIX is not recommended during pregnancy because of substantially lower exposures of darunavir and cobicistat during the second and third trimesters [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

PREZCOBIX should not be initiated in pregnant women. An alternative regimen is recommended for women who become pregnant during therapy with PREZCOBIX.

 

Pharmacokinetics: Pregnancy and Postpartum

Human DataPrezcobix Label
Stribild*elvitegravir 150 mg
cobicistat 150 mg
emtricitabine 200 mg
tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg
Fixed Dose Combination ProductOral TabletSTRIBILD is not recommended for use during pregnancy because of substantially lower exposures of cobicistat and elvitegravir during the second and third trimesters [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].

STRIBILD should not be initiated in pregnant women. An alternative regimen is recommended for women who become pregnant during therapy with STRIBILD [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].
Human DataStribild Label
Symfi*efavirenz 600 mg
lamivudine 300 mg
tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg
Fixed Dose Combination ProductOral TabletEmbryo-Fetal ToxicityHuman DataSymfi Label
Symfi Lo*efavirenz 400 mg
lamivudine 300 mg
tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg
Fixed Dose Combination ProductOral TabletEmbryo-Fetal ToxicityHuman DataSymfi Lo Label
Symtuza*darunavir 800 mg
cobicistat 150 mg
emtricitabine 200 mg
tenofovir alafenamide 10 mg
Fixed Dose Combination ProductOral Tablet

SYMTUZA is not recommended during pregnancy because of substantially lower exposures of darunavir and cobicistat during the second and third trimesters [see Use in Specific Populations
(8.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

SYMTUZA should not be initiated in pregnant women. An alternative regimen is recommended for women who become pregnant during therapy with SYMTUZA.

 

Pharmacokinetics: Pregnancy and Postpartum

Human DataSymtuza Label
Triumeq*dolutegravir 50 mg
abacavir 600 mg
lamivudine 300 mg
Fixed Dose Combination ProductOral Tablet

Perform pregnancy testing before initiation of TRIUMEQ in adolescents and adults of childbearing potential [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6), Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.3)].

 

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Human DataTriumeq Label
Trizivir*abacavir 300 mg
lamivudine 150 mg
zidovudine 300 mg
Fixed Dose Combination ProductOral Tablet

No dose adjustment needed

Pharmacokinetics: Pregnant Women

Human DataTrizivir Label
Truvada*emtricitabine (FTC), tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF):
100 mg FTC/150 mg TDF                              
133 mg FTC/200 mg TDF                             
167 mg FTC/250 mg TDF                               
200 mg FTC/300 mg TDF
Fixed Dose Combination ProductOral TabletNo dose adjustment neededHuman DataTruvada Label
Emtriva*emtricitabine 200 mgNucleoside Reverse Transcriptase InhibitorsOral CapsuleNo dose adjustment neededHuman DataEmtriva Label
Epivir*lamivudine 150 mg, 300 mgNucleoside Reverse Transcriptase InhibitorsOral Tablet

No dose adjustment needed

Pharmacokinetics: Pregnant Women

Human DataEpivir Label
Retrovir*zidovudine 100 mgNucleoside Reverse Transcriptase InhibitorOral Capsule

The recommended dosage regimen for administration to pregnant women (greater than 14 weeks of pregnancy) and their neonates is:

Maternal Dosing
100 mg orally 5 times per day until the start of labor [see Clinical Studies (14.3)]. During labor and delivery, intravenous RETROVIR should be administered at 2 mg per kg (total body weight) over 1 hour followed by a continuous intravenous infusion of 1 mg per kg per hour (total body weight) until clamping of the umbilical cord.

 

Pharmacokinetics: Pregnant Women 
 

Human DataRetrovir Label
Retrovir*zidovudine 20-ml single-use vial (10 mg/mL)Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase InhibitorIntravenous Injection

The recommended dosage regimen for administration to pregnant women (greater than 14 weeks of pregnancy) and their neonates is:

Maternal Dosing
During labor and delivery, intravenous RETROVIR should be administered at 2 mg per kg (total body weight) over 1 hour followed by a continuous intravenous infusion of 1 mg per kg per hour (total body weight) until clamping of the umbilical cord.
 

 

Pharmacokinetics: Pregnant Women 
 

Human DataRetrovir Label
Temixys*lamivudine 300 mg
tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg
Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase InhibitorsOral TabletNo dose adjustment neededHuman DataTemixys Label
Videx*didanosine 2 g, 4 gNucleoside Reverse Transcriptase InhibitorOral Powder for SolutionLactic Acidosis and Severe Hepatomegaly with Steatosis Videx Label
Videx EC*didanosine delayed-release capsule 125 mg, 200 mg, 250 mg, 400 mgNucleoside Reverse Transcriptase InhibitorOral CapsuleLactic Acidosis and Severe Hepatomegaly with Steatosis Videx EC Label
Viread*tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 150 mg, 200 mg, 250 mg, 300 mgNucleoside Reverse Transcriptase InhibitorOral TabletNo dose adjustment neededHuman DataViread Label
Zerit*stavudine 15 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mgNucleoside Reverse Transcriptase InhibitorOral CapsuleLactic Acidosis and Severe Hepatomegaly with Steatosis Zerit Label
Ziagenabacavir 300 mgNucleoside Reverse Transcriptase InhibitorOral Tablet

No dose adjustment needed

Pharmacokinetics: Pregnant Women

 Ziagen Label
Edurantrilpivirine 25 mgNonnucleoside Reverse Transcriptase InhibitorOral Tablet

For pregnant women who are already on a stable EDURANT regimen prior to pregnancy and who are virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies per mL) the recommended dosage is one 25 mg tablet once daily taken orally with a meal.

Lower exposures of rilpivirine were observed during pregnancy, therefore viral load should be monitored closely [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

 

Pharmacokinetics: Pregnancy and Postpartum

Human DataEdurant Label
Intelenceetravirine 100 mg, 200 mgNonnucleoside Reverse Transcriptase InhibitorOral Tablet

No dose adjustment needed

 

Pharmacokinetics: Pregnancy and Postpartum

Human DataIntelence Label
Pifeltrodoravirine 100 mgNonnucleoside Reverse Transcriptase InhibitorOral TabletNo dosing information available Pifeltro Label
Rescriptordelavirdine 200 mgNonnucleoside Reverse Transcriptase InhibitorOral TabletNo dosing information availablePregnancy DataRescriptor Label
Sustivaefavirenz 600 mgNonnucleoside Reverse Transcriptase InhibitorOral TabletEmbryo-Fetal Toxicity Sustiva Label
Viramune*nevirapine 200 mgNonnucleoside Reverse Transcriptase InhibitorOral TabletNo dosing information availableHuman DataViramune Label
Viramune XR*nevirapine extended-release 400 mgNonnucleoside Reverse Transcriptase InhibitorOral Extended-Release TabletNo dosing information available Viramune XR Label
Aptivustipranavir 250 mgProtease InhibitorOral CapsuleNo dosing information available Aptivus Label
Crixivanindinavir 200 mg, 400 mgProtease InhibitorOral CapsuleOptimal dosing regimen has not been establishedPregnant WomenCrixivan Label
Invirasesaquinavir mesylate 500 mgProtease InhibitorOral Tablet

No dosing information  available

 

Human DataInvirase Label
Lexivafosamprenavir 700 mgProtease InhibitorOral Tablet

Dosing of LEXIVA 700 mg twice daily plus ritonavir 100 mg twice daily should only be considered in pregnant women who are already on a stable twice-daily regimen of LEXIVA/ritonavir 700 mg/100 mg prior to pregnancy and who are virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies per mL).

Lower exposures of amprenavir were observed during pregnancy; therefore, viral load should be monitored closely to ensure viral suppression is maintained [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Data regarding use of other regimens of LEXIVA (with or without ritonavir) in pregnancy are not available.

 

Pharmacokinetics: Pregnant Women
 

Human DataLexiva Label
Norvirritonavir 100 mg/packetProtease InhibitorOral PacketNo dosing information available for the approved treatment dose of 600 mg twice daily. Refer to other protease inhibitors for dosing with ritonavir as a cytochrome CYP3A inhibitorHuman DataNorvir Label
 
Norvirritonavir 100 mgProtease InhibitorOral TabletNo dosing information available for the approved treatment dose of 600 mg twice daily. Refer to other protease inhibitors for dosing with ritonavir as a cytochrome CYP3A inhibitorHuman DataNorvir Label
Norvirritonavir 80 mg/mLProtease InhibitorOral SolutionNORVIR oral solution is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to its ethanol content. NORVIR oral solution contains the excipients ethanol (approx. 43% v/v) and propylene glycol (approx. 27% w/v) [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].Human DataNorvir Label
Prezistadarunavir 75 mg, 150 mg, 600 mg, 800 mgProtease InhibitorOral Tablet

The recommended dosage in pregnant women is PREZISTA 600 mg taken with ritonavir 100 mg twice daily with food.

PREZISTA 800 mg taken with ritonavir 100 mg once daily should only be considered in certain pregnant women who are already on a stable PREZISTA 800 mg with ritonavir 100 mg once daily regimen prior to pregnancy, are virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies per mL), and in whom a change to twice daily PREZISTA 600 mg with ritonavir 100 mg may compromise tolerability or compliance.

 

Pharmacokinetics: Pregnancy and Postpartum

Human DataPrezista Label
Reyataz*atazanavir sulfate 150 mg, 200 mg, 300 mgProtease InhibitorOral Capsule

Dosing with Ritonavir

 

Pharmacokinetics: Pregnancy

Human DataReyataz Label
Viraceptnelfinavir mesylate 250 mg, 625 mgProtease InhibitorOral TabletNo dosing  information available Viracept Label
Fuzeonenfuvirtide 90 mg/vialFusion InhibitorSubcutaneous InjectionNo dosing information available Fuzeon Label
Selzentry*maraviroc 25 mg, 75 mg, 150 mg, 300 mgEntry Inhibitors - CCR5 co-receptor antagonistOral TabletNo dosing information available Selzentry Label
Isentressraltegravir 400 mgIntegrase InhibitorOral TabletNo dosing information availableHuman DataIsentress Label
Isentress HDraltegravir 600 mgIntegrase InhibitorOral TabletNo dosing information available Isentress Label
Tivicay*dolutegravir 10 mg, 25mg, 50 mgIntegrase InhibitorOral Tablet

Perform pregnancy testing before initiation of TIVICAY in adolescents and adults of childbearing potential [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3), Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.3)].

 

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Human DataTivicay Label
Tybost*cobicistat 150 mgCYP3A InhibitorOral TabletTYBOST coadministered with darunavir is not recommended for use during pregnancy because of substantially lower exposures of darunavir and cobicistat during the second and third trimesters [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

TYBOST coadministered with atazanavir is not recommended for use during pregnancy because of substantially lower exposures of cobicistat during the second and third trimesters [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

TYBOST coadministered with darunavir or atazanavir should not be initiated in pregnant women. An alternative regimen is recommended for women who become pregnant during therapy with TYBOST coadministered with darunavir or atazanavir.
Human DataTybost Label
Trogarzoibalizumab-uiyk 150mg/mlCD4-directed post-attachment HIV-1 inhibitorIntravenous InjectionNo dosing information available Trogarzo Label

 

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