Abacavir
Dosing in kidney impairment
Because TRIUMEQ and TRIUMEQ PD are fixed-dose tablets and cannot be dose adjusted, TRIUMEQ and TRIUMEQ PD are not recommended in patients with creatinine clearance <30 mL/min and pediatric patients with a similar degree of renal impairment based on age-appropriate assessment of renal function, or patients with hepatic impairment. ( 2.7 , 4 ) 2.1 Screening for HLA−B*5701 Allele prior to Initiating TRIUMEQ Screen for the HLA‑B*5701 allele prior to initiating therapy with TRIUMEQ or TRIUMEQ PD [see Boxed Warning , Warnings and Precautions]. 2.2 Testing prior to or When Initiating Treatment with TRIUMEQ Prior to or when initiating TRIUMEQ or TRIUMEQ PD, test patients for HBV infection [see Warnings and Precautions] . 2.3 Overview of TRIUMEQ Dosage Forms TRIUMEQ is available in two dosage forms. patients with creatinine clearance <30 mL/min and pediatric patients with a similar degree of renal impairment based on age-appropriate renal function assessment.
There are no data available on the use of lamivudine, a component of TRIUMEQ and TRIUMEQ PD, in pediatric patients with renal impairment [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4 , 8.6 )] .
Preparation and administration
Recommended Dosage and Administration Instructions for Pediatric Patients Weighing at Least 6 kg The dosage and dosage form recommended for pediatric patients varies by weight as shown in Table 1 below. [See table below.] . b TRIUMEQ PD is a fixed-dose combination product containing 60 mg of abacavir, 5 mg of dolutegravir, and 30 mg of lamivudine.
Body Weight TRIUMEQ Tablets a TRIUMEQ PD b Number of Tablets Total Daily Dose 6 kg to <10 kg Not recommended 3 tablets once daily 180 mg abacavir, 15 mg dolutegravir, and 90 mg lamivudine once daily 10 kg to <14 kg Not recommended 4 tablets once daily 240 mg abacavir, 20 mg dolutegravir, and 120 mg lamivudine once daily 14 kg to <20 kg Not recommended 5 tablets once daily 300 mg abacavir, 25 mg dolutegravir, and 150 mg lamivudine once daily 20 kg to <25 kg Not recommended 6 tablets once daily 360 mg abacavir, 30 mg dolutegravir, and 180 mg lamivudine once daily ≥25 kg 1 tablet once daily Not recommended 600 mg of abacavir, 50 mg of dolutegravir, and 300 mg of lamivudine Administer TRIUMEQ PD tablets for oral suspension with or without food.
Instruct patients (or instruct caregivers) to fully disperse the tablets for oral suspension in 20 mL of drinking water (if using 4, 5, or 6 tablets for oral suspension) or 15 mL (if using 3 tablets for oral suspension) in the supplied cup; swirl the suspension so that no lumps remain. After full dispersion, administer the oral suspension within 30 minutes of mixing [see Instructions for Use] .
Do not swallow the tablets for oral suspension whole, and do not chew, cut, or crush the tablets. For children unable to use the supplied cup, an appropriate-sized syringe may be used to administer the oral suspension. Administer TRIUMEQ tablet with or without food. Do not chew, cut, or crush the tablet.