14.1.3
Choosing ART regimen, formulation and dosage
Clinical HIV Guidelines, 5th Edition, 2022. Chapter 14, Understanding ART regimens and formulations.
Clinical description
Start regimen
- Select Regimen 13 or 15 to start patients on ART, based on weight.
- Use alternative 1st line regimens if the patient has any contraindications for the standard regimen.
Table 15: Selection of ART regimen for initiation Weight (kg) Regimen Conditions / Instructions ART patient card Under 3kg - No routine ART. Consult DHA in special cases.
3 – 19.9kg 15PP Use paediatric ABC/3TC+ paediatric DTG 10mg. paediatric 20.0 – 24.9kg 15PA Use paediatric ABC/3TC tablet + adult DTG 50mg. paediatric 25.0 - 29.9kg 15A Use adult ABC/3TC tablet + adult DTG 50mg. adult 30kg + 13A TDF/3TC/DTG 300/300/50mg adult
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