Please Note: Due to volume considerations, not all questions can be answered. Questions most likely to be answered will be those of general interest to a broad group of visitors to this forum. Questions pertaining to a specific case; requests for diagnosis, medical advice, or second opinion; or requests for opinions about untested alternative therapies will generally not be answered.
|
|
 |  |
 |
 |
Amprenavir & fatty foods
May 12, 1999
Could you clarify some things about amprenavir. I heard that I must avoid antiacids and fatty foods. Does this mean just one hour before or after taking amprenavir or always?
|
 |
|
Advertisement
Response from Dr. Fisher
Glaxo recommends avoiding a "high-fat" meal with amprenavir based on studies in normal volunteers given a "standardized" high-fat meal, namely 67g fat, 33 g protein, 58g carbs, total 967 Kcal. The ansorption of amprenavir was reduced in the post-fat meal compared to fasting. So they recommend avoiding high-fat meals with the drug. It's probably preferable to wait 2 hours after eating (or take it 1 hour prior to eating) if you will be eating a high-fat meal.
Alvan Fisher, M.D.
Want to read more questions and answers on this subject? Our experts have answered many similar questions! |
|
|
 Please remember that this forum is designed for educational purposes only, and experts are not engaged through this
forum in rendering legal or medical advice or professional services. Experts appearing on this page are independent and are solely responsible
for editing and fact-checking their material. Neither The Body nor any sponsor is the publisher or speaker of posted visitors' questions or the experts' material.
Questions and messages posted to this forum are not statements of advice, opinion, or information of The Body, Body Health Resources Corporation or any sponsor of this
forum. While neither The Body nor Body Health Resources Corporation regularly reviews posted content, we reserve the right to delete, move, or
edit postings if we deem it appropriate under the circumstances. Visitors submitting questions remain solely responsible for the content of their
messages.
Information provided by experts is general only and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease, or relied upon as
legal or other professional advice. This information is not a substitute for professional advice or care. If you have or suspect you may have a
health or legal problem, you should consult your own health care provider or your attorney.
Copyright notice.
|
|
Advertisement
|
|
E-Mail
Glossary
