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EnfuvirtidePronounced"en-FEW-ver-tide" Common brand names:Fuzeon UsesThis drug is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection. It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your chance of getting HIV complications (such as new infections, cancer) and improves your quality of life. Enfuvirtide is not a cure for HIV infection. To decrease your risk of spreading HIV disease to others, continue to take all HIV medications exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Use an effective barrier method (latex or polyurethane condoms/dental dams) during sexual activity as directed by your doctor. Do not share personal items (such as needles/syringes, toothbrushes, and razors) that may have contacted blood or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Other UsesThis section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional. This product may also be used to lessen the risk of HIV infection after contact with the virus (for example, due to a needle stick). Ask your doctor for more details. How to Use This MedicationRead the Patient Information Leaflet and Instructions for Use if available from your pharmacist before you start using enfuvirtide and each time you get a refill. Ask your health care professional how to prepare and use this medication. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Inject this medication under the skin as directed by your doctor, usually twice daily. The injection is given in the upper arm, thigh, or abdomen. Do not inject into the buttock or near the elbow, knee or groin. Children's dosage is based on weight. Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration. If either is present, do not use the liquid. Before injecting each dose, clean the skin you are going to inject into (the injection site) with rubbing alcohol. Change the injection site each time to lessen injury under the skin. Do not inject in or near bumps from past injections or into moles, scars, bruises, tattoos, burn areas, or your belly button. To lessen bruising, do not rub the injection site after a shot. Learn how to store and discard medical supplies safely. It is very important to keep using this medication (and other anti-HIV medications) exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses. For the best effect, use this medication at evenly spaced times. To help you remember, use this medication at the same times every day. |