T-20, enfuvirtide (known as Fuzeon)

Generic name: T-20, enfuvirtide

Brand names: Fuzeon

Class: Fusion inhibitor

Side-effects:

Common: Injection-site reaction, respiratory tract infections, peripheral neuropathy, weight loss

Dosage:

Powder reconstituted in water

Injection of 90mg under the skin twice a day

Notes:

No food restrictions.

This article was last reviewed on 19/12/2011 by T. Kelaart.

Date due for the next review: 30/9/2014.

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