Table 1.

Recommended therapy for cryptococcal meningoencephalitis in HIV

Phase	0–2 wk	2–10 wk	10 wk–1 yr
Induction	Amphotericin 0.7–1.0 mg/kg/d + 5FC 100 mg/kg/d Alternative regimens: AmBd + fluconazole 800–1200 mg/d Liposomal AmB 3–4 mg/kg/d; fluconazole 1200 mg/d + 5FC
Consolidation		Fluconazole 400 mg/d
Maintenance			Fluconazole 200 mg/d for 6–12 mo or until CD4 >100 and HIV viral load undetectable on ART