MARAVIROC (SELZENTRY) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

MARAVIROC

What is the Trade Name for MARAVIROC?

SELZENTRY

What are the Indications for MARAVIROC?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE SELZENTRY is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of only CCR5‚Äëtropic human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV‚Äë1) infection in adult and pediatric patients weighing at least 2 kg. Limitations of Use ‚Ä¢ SELZENTRY is not recommended in patients with dual/mixed- or CXCR4-tropic HIV-1 [see Microbiology ( 12.4 )]. SELZENTRY is a CCR5 co-receptor antagonist indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of only CCR5-tropic HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 2 kg. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: ‚Ä¢ Not recommended in patients with dual/mixed- or CXCR4-tropic HIV-1. ( 1 )

 

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