Complete dosing information for PERAMIVIR
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer RAPIVAB as a single dose within 2 days of onset of influenza symptoms ( 2.1 ) Administer RAPIVAB by intravenous infusion for a minimum of 15 minutes ( 2.1 ) Recommended Dosage Single Dose Adults and adolescents (13 years and older) 600 mg Pediatric patients (6 months to 12 years of age) 12 mg/kg (up to 600 mg) Recommended Dosage Adjustments in Patients with Altered Creatinine Clearance Creatinine Clearance (mL/min) ≥50 30-49 10-29 a Up to maximum dose of 600 mg. Adults and adolescents (13 years and older) 600 mg 200 mg 100 mg Pediatric patients a (2 to 12 years of age) 12 mg/kg 4 mg/kg 2 mg/kg No recommendation for dosage adjustment can be made for pediatric patients 6 months to less than 2 years of age with creatinine clearance less than 50 mL/min ( 2.2 ) Hemodialysis: Administer after dialysis ( 2.2 ) RAPIVAB must be diluted prior to administration ( 2.3 ) See the Full Prescribing Information for drug compatibility information ( 2.4 ) 2.1 Dosage