Tiprinavir (known as Aptivus)

Generic name: Tiprinavir

Brand names: Aptivus

Class: Protease inhibitors

Side-effects:

Common: Nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain, tiredness, headache, fever, liver abnormalities, rash, lipodystrophy, liver toxicity, diabetes, lipid increases, flatulence
Rare: Bleeding in brain, changes in heart rhythm

Dosage:

250mg capsule

Take 500mg with 200mg ritonavir twice a day

Notes:

Take with 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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