Classification:
Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NRTI)
Forms:
Capsules in various doses
- 15mg (yellow/dark red)
- 20mg (light brown)
- 30mg (light and dark orange)
- 40mg (dark orange)
- 1mg/cc oral solution (powder that is reconstituted)
Zerit XR is the sustained release form of Zerit.
Dosage:
80mg per day given as two 40mg capsules once per day or one 40mg capsule twice per day.
Dosage may be decreased for persons with a body weight under 60kg.
Zerit XR is prescribed at 100mg daily in persons weighing more than 60kg and at 75mg daily in people weighing less than 60mg.
Instructions:
- May take with or without food.
- Take with 8 ounces of water.
Side Effects to Report to Your Doctor:
- Numbness, tingling, or burning in your feet, hands, or fingers.
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea / vomiting
Special Warning:
Zerit and other drugs in the class have been linked to a very serious side effect called Lactic Acidosis. If you develop flu like symptoms, weakness, muscle aches or a general feeling of illness, notify your doctor immediately.
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