Review the side-effects of Enfuvirtide as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
Other Precautions :
Monitor complete blood counts, liver and kidney function during the treatment.Drug Name : Enfuvirtide
Enfuvirtide(Fuzeon) generic is an antiretroviral agent, prescribed for HIV/AIDS. It works by decreasing the amount of HIV in the blood.Trade Names for Enfuvirtide
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