Amevive
OVERDOSE
The highest dose tested in humans (0.75 mg/kg intravenous) was associated with chills, headache, arthralgia, and sinusitis within one day of dosing. Patients who have been inadvertently administered an excess of the recommended dose should be closely monitored for effects on total lymphocyte count and CD4+ T lymphocyte count.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
AMEVIVE® should not be administered to patients infected with HIV. AMEVIVE® reduces CD4+ T lymphocyte counts, which might accelerate disease progression or increase complications of disease in these patients [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
Last reviewed on RxList: 6/8/2012
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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