Atazanavir is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in both treatment-naive and treatment-experienced patients. This medication is prescribed in combination with other antiretroviral agents for individuals aged 3 months and older with a body weight of 5 kg or more. Atazanavir belongs to the protease inhibitor class of HIV-1 medications and is occasionally used off-label for HIV postexposure prophylaxis in situations involving potential exposure, such as needle sticks. This activity highlights the indications, mechanism of action, administration, adverse effects, contraindications, and monitoring for atazanavir, providing relevant information for healthcare team members involved in the management of HIV/AIDS infection.
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- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/17939
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
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- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
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- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Ambulatory/Outpatient, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology, Internal Medicine, Medical Toxicology, Pediatric Anesthesia, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Infectious Diseases