Fosamprenavir
Generic name: fosamprenavir [ FOS-am-PREN-a-veer ]
Brand names: Lexiva, Telzir
Dosage forms: oral suspension (50 mg/mL); oral tablet (700 mg)
Drug class:Protease inhibitors
What is fosamprenavir?
Fosamprenavir is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body.
Fosamprenavir is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Fosamprenavir is for use in adults and children who are at least 4 weeks old. fosamprenavir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.
Fosamprenavir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use fosamprenavir if you are allergic to it.
Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with fosamprenavir. Your doctor may change your treatment plan if you also use:
delavirdine;
sildenafil (Revatio) when used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH);
antipsychotic medicine--lurasidone, pimozide;
cholesterol-lowering medicine--lovastatin, simvastatin;
ergot medicine--dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, ergonovine, methylergonovine;
heart rhythm medicine--flecainide, propafenone; or
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver disease, including hepatitis B or C;
kidney disease;
a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia;
diabetes; or
an allergy to
MEDICAL DEPARTMENTS
CardiologyPediatricsDiabetes CarePre-natal CareUltrasound Echocardiogram
