Fuzeon (Enfuvirtide)

Description

Fuzeon (Enfuvirtide) is an antiviral agent. It is typically used in combination with other antiviral agents to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV, a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS). It may also have other uses.

Additional information

Fuzeon (Enfuvirtide) is typically used twice daily. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you miss a dose, contact your pharmacist. Inject subcutaneously (under the skin) into upper arm, abdomen, or anterior thigh. Do not inject into moles, the navel, over a blood vessel or skin abnormalities such as scar tissue, surgical scars, bruises, tattoos, or burn sites. Rotate injection site, give injections at a site different from the preceding injection site, do not inject into any site where an injection site reaction is evident. Patients should contact their healthcare professional for any questions regarding the administration of FUZEON.
WARNING: It may increase the risk bleeding at injection site. Use with caution in patients with coagulation disorders (disruptions in the body’s ability to control blood clotting) or receiving anticoagulants (drugs that slows or prevents the clotting of blood).
In addition to its desired action, Fuzeon (Enfuvirtide) may cause some side effects, notably:
It may cause fatigue, sleep disorders.
It may cause diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain.
It may cause injection site reaction, weight loss, infection.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to enfuvirtide or any component of the formulation.
Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant, or breastfeeding contact your family doctor.
A treatment with Fuzeon (Enfuvirtide) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Fuzeon (Enfuvirtide)

Warning

Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.