GuidelinesEML (Adult Hospital STG)
Antiretroviral Agents Poisoning
Description General measures Treatment T37.5 + (X44.99/X64.99/Y14.99) DESCRIPTION Limited data is available regarding overdose of these medicines. Toxicological effects are generally extensions of adverse effects. GENERAL MEASURES Monitor FBC, serum electrolytes, renal and liver function. Monitor serum lipase in patients with abdominal pain. Lactic acid and serum pH should be monitored in acidoti
T37.5 + (X44.99/X64.99/Y14.99)
DESCRIPTION
- Limited data is available regarding overdose of these medicines.
- Toxicological effects are generally extensions of adverse effects.
GENERAL MEASURES
- Monitor FBC, serum electrolytes, renal and liver function.
- Monitor serum lipase in patients with abdominal pain.
- Lactic acid and serum pH should be monitored in acidotic patients.
TREATMENT
- There are no specific antidotes.
- Treatment is symptomatic and supportive.
Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Adult Hospital Level, 2020-2024_Version 2.0_27 March 2025
Chapter 19 Poisoning_19.13 Antiretroviral Agents Poisoning
ICD-10 codes
- T37.5Poisoning, antiviral drugs
- X44.99Accidental poisoning by and exposure to other and unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, unspecified place, during unspecified activity
- X64.99Intentional self-poisoning by and exposure to other and unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, unspecified place, during unspecified activity
- Y14.99Poisoning by and exposure to other and unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, undetermined intent, unspecified place, during unspecified activity