See Also
1. Anti-Retroviral Therapy
Class
1. Anti-retroviral agent
2. Fusion Inhibitor
Indications
1. Treatment-experienced patients
2. Limited use in clinical practice
Mechanism
1. Blocks HIV to chemokine receptor binding on CD4 cells
Adverse Effects
1. Injection site pain and reaction (common)
2. Eosinophilic Hypersensitivity Reaction (<1%)
3. Neutropenia
4. Increased risk of Bacterial Pneumonia
References
1. (2009) Treat Guidel Med Lett 7(78): 11-22
2. Reust (2011) Am Fam Physician 83(12): 1443-51

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