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Pronunciation ⬇

fos-am-PREN-a-veer

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: antiretrovirals

Pharmacologic Classification: protease inhibitors

Indications ⬆ ⬇

REMS

Action ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Effects:

Pharmacokinetics ⬆ ⬇

Absorption: Fosamprenavir is a prodrug. Following oral administration, it is rapidly converted to amprenavir by the gut lining during absorption.

Distribution: Penetration into RBCs is concentration dependent.

Metabolism/Excretion: Primarily metabolized by the liver by the CYP3A4 isoenzyme. Minimal renal excretion.

Half-life: 7.7 hr.

Time/Action Profile ⬆ ⬇

(blood levels)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
POrapid1.5–4 hr12–24 hr

Contraind./Precautions ⬆ ⬇

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects ⬆ ⬇

CV: MI.

Derm: rash, STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME.

Endo: glucose intolerance.

GI: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, ↑ liver enzymes, abdominal pain.

GU: nephrolithiasis.

Hemat: neutropenia.

Metab: ↑body fat, hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia.

Neuro: headache, fatigue, mood disorders.

Misc: HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS (INCLUDING ANGIOEDEMA) , immune reconstitution syndrome.

Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Drug-Drug:

Drug-Natural Products:

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

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Hepatic Impairment

Availability ⬆ ⬇

(Generic available)

Assessment ⬆ ⬇

Lab Test Considerations:

Implementation ⬆ ⬇

Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes ⬆ ⬇

US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Lexiva

Canadian Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Telzir

Code ⬆

NDC Code*