Enfuvirtide (Subcutaneous Route)
Name: Enfuvirtide (Subcutaneous Route)
- Enfuvirtide Subcutaneous Route brand name
- Enfuvirtide Subcutaneous Route dosage
- Enfuvirtide Subcutaneous Route dosage forms
- Enfuvirtide Subcutaneous Route average dose
- Enfuvirtide Subcutaneous Route injection
US Brand Name
- Fuzeon
Descriptions
Enfuvirtide is used, in combination with other medicines, in the treatment of the infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Enfuvirtide will not cure or prevent HIV infection or AIDS; however, it helps keep HIV from reproducing and appears to slow down the destruction of the immune system. This may help delay the development of problems usually related to AIDS or HIV disease. Enfuvirtide will not keep you from spreading HIV to other people. People who receive this medicine may continue to have other problems usually related to AIDS or HIV disease.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Powder for Solution
Other Interactions
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
Dosing
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
- For parenteral dosage form (injection):
- For treatment of HIV infection:
- Adults—90 milligrams (mg) twice a day given by injection.
- Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For treatment of HIV infection:
Storage
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Store reconstituted solution (mixed with water) in the refrigerator and use within 24 hours.