Amprenavir
Also known as Agenerase
Amprenavir (Agenerase, GlaxoSmithKline) is a protease inhibitor used to treat HIV infection. It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on April 15, 1999, for twice-a-day dosing instead of needing to be taken every eight hours. The convenient dosing came at a price, as the dose required is 1,200 mg, delivered in eight very large gel capsules.
Source: WikipediaWhat is it prescribed for?
Patients are most commonly prescribed amprenavir to treat blastomycosis, rabies, west nile virus, and pick disease.
What drug interactions are known?
Do not take amprenavir if you are taking any of the following:
Critical Interactions
Significant Interactions
What side effects are related?
Patients taking amprenavir most commonly experience side effects like diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
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