Learn More About FuzeonOctober 2003 This material was developed independently through an unrestricted educational grant from Trimeris. To find out more about Fuzeon, including details on how to prepare and inject it, there are many support tools available from both the manufacturer and from AIDS organizations. Some of the materials listed here are available for download through the Web site of the company that makes Fuzeon. Other materials can be obtained through your healthcare provider. To obtain the materials that cannot be downloaded, print this page and share it with your healthcare provider. What Is Fuzeon? Brochure -- This brochure provides information about Fuzeon: how it works, how it's taken and possible side effects. Click here to download the Adobe Acrobat file on Fuzeon.com. Fuzeon Patient Injection Instructions -- This brochure provides detailed step-by-step instructions for the preparation and administration of Fuzeon. Fuzeon Injection Site Rotation Planner -- This planner provides people taking Fuzeon with a calendar to keep track of their injections and injection sites. Caregiver's Guide to Injecting Fuzeon -- This brochure provides injection tips and guidelines for caregivers who will be assisting an individual taking Fuzeon. How to Prepare and Inject Fuzeon -- This video provides detailed step-by-step instructions for the preparation and administration of Fuzeon. Talk to your healthcare provider to obtain a copy of this video. Contact the Fuzeon Answer Center 877-4-FUZEON (877-438-9366) to request this item. Travel Card -- This card, with your healthcare provider's signature, may be helpful if you plan to travel by air with the syringes required for Fuzeon administration. The travel card does not mention Fuzeon or HIV, so you won't have to worry about telling strangers you have HIV. This article was provided by TheBody.com. It is a part of the publication Fuzeon: A Review of the First Entry Inhibitor. |
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