Fosamprenavir (known as Telzir)

Generic name: Fosamprenavir

Brand names: Telzir

Class: Protease inhibitors

Side-effects:

Common: Raised lipids, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, rash, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, tiredness, tingling around the mouth, changes in liver and pancreas function, lipodystrophy, liver toxicity, diabetes
Rare: Severe rash, changes in heart rhythm

Dosage:

700mg tablet
700mg with 100mg ritonavir twice a day

Notes:

Take with or without food.

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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