Enfuvirtide Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Enfuvirtide-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

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Generic Name : Enfuvirtide

Pronunciation : en-FUE-vir-tide

ICD Code : Y41.5 Therapeutic Classification : Antivirals

Brand Names or Trade 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.