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Fosamprenavir

Aka: Fosamprenavir, Lexiva, FPV, FPV/r

See Also
1. Anti-Retroviral Therapy
2. Protease Inhibitor
Mechanism
1. Protease Inhibitor
Pharmacokinetics
1. Converted to Agenerase in vivo
Contraindications
1. Sulfonamide Allergy (Exercise caution if used)
Adverse Effects
1. See Protease Inhibitor for adverse effects attributed to the class
2. Perioral Paresthesias
3. Rash (19%)
  1. Severe in some cases
Drug Interactions
1. CYP3A4 inhibitor
References
1. (2009) Treat Guidel Med Lett 7(78): 11-22
2. Reust (2011) Am Fam Physician 83(12): 1443-51

Medication Costs
Lexiva (on 2/9/2012 at DrugStore.com)
Lexiva 700mg Tablets	#30 for $424.98	($14.17/unit)
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This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 10/8/2011 and last published on 5/17/2012.

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