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Lexiva (Fosamprenavir)

Also Known as Telzir

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Lexiva (Fosamprenavir)

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    Description

    LEXIVA is a prescription medication used to treat HIV infection. Left untreated, HIV infection can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). 

    HIV is a long-term infection that weakens the immune system and leaves a person susceptible to opportunistic infections.

    LEXIVA is an antiviral HIV protease inhibitor. It works by shutting down a protein critical for HIV virus replication. LEXIVA slows down replication and prevents infections from worsening.

    Directions

    LEXIVA must be taken every day exactly as prescribed by the doctor.

    It can be taken with or without food.

    Your doctor will determine the best LEXIVA dosage. Some example regimens include:

    • Hepatic impairment: Adjusted based on directions from the prescriber
    • Treatment-naive: LEXIVA 1400 mg by mouth twice daily plus ritonavir
    • Pediatric (2 to 18 years old): Calculate based on body weight

    Protease Inhibitor-experienced adults: LEXIVA 700 mg twice daily plus ritonavir 100 mg twice daily

    Ingredients

    The active ingredient in LEXIVA is fosamprenavir.


    Fact Table

    Formula

    C25H36N3O9PS

    License

    AU, EU EMA

    Bioavailability

    -

    Legal status

    RX Only

    Chemical Name

    Fosamprenavir

    Elimination half-life

    7.7 hours

    Dosage (Strength)

    700mg (60 tablets)

    Pregnancy

    Consult a doctor

    Brands

    Lexiva, Telzir

    Protein binding

    90%

    PubChem CID

    131536

    MedlinePlus

    a604012

    ChEBI

    82941

    ATC code

    J05AE07

    DrugBank

    DB01319

    KEGG

    D02497

    Routes of administration

    Oral

    Interactions

    LEXIVA is contraindicated when the following medications:

    • Cisapride
    • Delavirdine
    • Dihydroergotamine
    • Ergonovine
    • Ergotamine
    • Flecainide
    • Lovastatin
    • Methylergonovine
    • Midazolam
    • Pimozide
    • Propafenone
    • Rifampin
    • Simvastatin
    • St. John's Wort
    • Triazolam

    Use caution if you are taking any of the following medications. Tell your doctor and pharmacist your full list of drugs before you start taking LEXIVA. Common drug interactions include:

    • Alprazolam
    • Amiodarone
    • Atazanavir
    • Atorvastatin
    • Bepridil
    • Calcium Channel Blockers
    • Carbamazepine
    • Clorazepate
    • Cyclosporine
    • Dexamethasone
    • Diazepam
    • Efavirenz
    • Flurazepam
    • Fluticasone
    • H2 receptor antagonists
    • Indinavir
    • Itraconazole
    • Ketoconazole
    • Lidocaine
    • Lopinavir/ritonavir
    • Methadone
    • Nelfinavir
    • Nevirapine
    • Oral contraceptives
    • Paroxetine
    • PDE5 Inhibitors
    • Phenobarbital
    • Phenytoin
    • Proton pump inhibitors
    • Quinidine
    • Rapamycin
    • Rifabutin
    • Rosuvastatin
    • Saquinavir
    • Tacrolimus
    • Trazodone
    • Tricyclic antidepressants
    • Warfarin

    Cautions

    Tell your doctor if you have a history of nephrolithiasis, diabetes, anemia, hemophilia, high cholesterol, hepatitis B or C, or a sulfonamide allergy.

    LEXIVA may cause fat redistribution and immune reconstitution syndrome.

    If a skin reaction happens while taking LEXIVA, stop taking the drug, and call your doctor's office.

    Side Effects

    Adverse reactions from LEXIVA may include:

    • Diarrhea
    • Headache
    • Nausea
    • Rash
    • Vomiting

    For a full list of side effects, speak with your pharmacist.

    References

    Lexiva [package insert]. Research Triangle Park, NJ: GlaxoSmithKline; 2009.

    Product Code : 12590

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