Information about Enfuvirtide

Generic Name : Enfuvirtide
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Enfuvirtide are provided here.

Pronunciation : en-FUE-vir-tide

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Enfuvirtide, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

ICD Code : Y41.5 Therapeutic Classification : Antivirals

Trade Names/Brand Names of Enfuvirtide

International :

Fuzeon

Why is Enfuvirtide Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an antiretroviral agent, prescribed for HIV/AIDS. It works by decreasing the amount of HIV in the blood.

When should Enfuvirtide not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Enfuvirtide?

SC: Adult- The recommended dose is 90 mg (1 ml) twice daily.

How should Enfuvirtide be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider subcutaneously (under the skin).

What are the warnings and precautions for Enfuvirtide?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of blood clot or bleeding problems, smoking, lung disease, any allergy, during pregnancy and lactation.

• It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Do not use contaminated fluid of this medication.

• Avoid sexual contact, sharing of needles to prevent the spread of infection.

♦Patient may develop Immune Reconstitution Syndrome.

What are the side effects of Enfuvirtide?

Local- Pain/discomfort, in duration, redness, lesions, itching and scars.
Genitourinary- Kidney failure/inflammation.
Blood- Decrease in blood cells.
Metabolic- Increased sugar level, infections and weight loss.
Central Nervous System- Taste disturbances, paralysis and loss of reflexes, include numbness, weakness, burning pain, depression, anxiety and suicide attempt.
Heart- Heart attack.
Gastrointestinal - Constipation, abdominal pain, loss of appetite and dry mouth.
Liver- Liver inflammation/damage
Respiratory- Lung disease, respiratory distress and cough.