What is a FUZEON injection for?
What is a FUZEON injection for?
Fuzeon is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of HIV Infection. Fuzeon may be used alone or with other medications. Fuzeon belongs to a class of drugs called HIV, Fusion Inhibitors.
How to administer FUZEON?
FUZEON is administered subcutaneously into the upper arm, anterior thigh or abdomen after reconstituting the lyophilized powder containing 108 mg enfuvirtide with 1 mL of Sterile Water for Injection [see Dosage and Administration (2.5)].
How do you give enfuvirtide?
You can inject enfuvirtide anywhere on the front of your thighs, your stomach, or upper arms. Do not inject enfuvirtide in or near your navel (belly button) or in any area directly under a belt or waistband; near the elbow, knee, groin, the lower or inner buttocks; or directly over a blood vessel.
When should I take FUZEON?
FUZEON is always used with other anti-HIV medicines to treat adults and children ages 6 years and older with HIV infection. FUZEON blocks HIV’s ability to infect healthy CD4 cells. When used with other anti-HIV medicines, FUZEON can reduce the amount of HIV in the blood and increase the number of CD4 cells.
Where do you inject Fuzeon?
Pick Where to Inject:
- Upper thighs, abdomen, upper arms are the optimal places.
- Rotate injection spots each time to reduce injection site reactions.
What is the cost of enfuvirtide?
FORMS
| brand name | preparation | cost* |
|---|---|---|
| Fuzeon | Enfuvirtide (ENF, T20) | $71.71 |
What does maraviroc treat?
Maraviroc 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 immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). This medicine is usually given to patients who have received HIV treatment in the past.
What company makes maraviroc?
(BUSINESS WIRE )–Pfizer Inc announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Selzentry TM (maraviroc) tablets, the first in a new class of oral HIV medicines in more than 10 years.
What should I know about Fuzeon before taking it?
Patients taking FUZEON with other HIV medicines may get bacterial pneumonia more often than patients not receiving FUZEON. It is unclear if this is related to the use of FUZEON. You should contact your healthcare provider right away if you have a cough, fever or trouble breathing.
Does Fuzeon cause pneumonia?
Patients are more likely to get bacterial pneumonia if they had a low number of CD4 cells, increased amount of HIV in the blood, intravenous (injected into the vein) drug use, smoking or had experienced lung disease in the past. It is unclear if pneumonia is related to FUZEON. FUZEON can cause serious allergic reactions.
Are there any risks in takingfuzeon?
FUZEON can cause serious allergic reactions. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction with FUZEON can include: Call your healthcare provider right away if you get any of these symptoms. Discuss with your healthcare provider if you have previously taken FUZEON and experienced any of these reactions.
