Lexiva (Fosamprenavir Calcium) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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HIV facts

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a type of virus called a retrovirus, which infects humans when it comes in contact with tissues such as those that line the vagina, anal area, mouth, or eyes, or through a break in the skin.
HIV infection is generally a slowly progressive disease in which the virus is present throughout the body at all stages of the disease.
Three stages of HIV infection have been described.

The initial stage of infection (primary infection), which occurs within weeks of acquiring the virus, and often is characterized by a flu- or mono-like illness that generally resolves within weeks.
The stage of chronic asymptomatic infection (meaning a long duration of infection without symptoms) lasts an average of eight to 10 years.
The stage of symptomatic infection, in which the body's immune (or defense) system has...

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What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Lexiva Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

LEXIVA (fosamprenavir calcium) Structural Formula Illustration

LEXIVA^®is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection.

The following points should be considered when initiating therapy with LEXIVA plus ritonavir in protease inhibitor-experienced patients:

The protease inhibitor-experienced patient study was not large enough to reach a definitive conclusion that LEXIVA plus ritonavir and lopinavir plus ritonavir are clinically equivalent [see Clinical Studies].
Once-daily administration of ...

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What is Lexiva Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Lexiva Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop taking fosamprenavir and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness;
increased urination or extreme thirst;
sudden and severe pain in your lower back or side, bloo...

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What is Lexiva Patient Information?

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Lexiva Consumer Information: Uses

Fosamprenavir is a protease inhibitor type of antiviral medication. It is used in combination with other drugs to treat human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV). Once in the body, fosamprenavir is converted into amprenavir. The medication works by slowing the growth of the virus.

This drug is not a cure for HIV and does not prevent the passing of HIV to others.

HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet available from your pharmacist before you start taking fosamprenavir and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult...

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