Enfuvirtide (Systemic)
Brand Names : Fuzeon
CategoryDescriptionEnfuvirtide
((en-FYOO-vir-tide)
) is used, in combination
with other medicines, in the treatment of the infection caused by the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome (AIDS).
Enfuvirtide will not cure or prevent HIV infection or AIDS; however, it
helps keep HIV from reproducing and appears to slow down the destruction of
the immune system. This may help delay the development of problems usually
related to AIDS or HIV disease. Enfuvirtide will not keep you from spreading
HIV to other people. People who receive this medicine may continue to have
other problems usually related to AIDS or HIV disease.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage form:
Parenteral
-
Injection (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
Another commonly used name is T-20.
† Not commercially available in Canada.
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