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How to Take Maraviroc and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Jul 25, 2011

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult- The recommended dose is 1 300 mg tablet, two times a day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with severe kidney problems, who are taking St. John's wort, and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Maraviroc

This medication is an antiretroviral agent, prescribed for HIV infection (CCR5-tropic HIV-1 detectable).

Trade Names/Brand Names of Maraviroc

International :

Selzentry

Last Updated on Jul 25, 2011

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