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Fuzeon

Brand name: Fuzeon Generic name: enfuvirtide, T-20, or ENF Class: Fusion inhibitor (a type of entry inhibitor) Manufacturer: Genentech, www.genentech.com , www.fuzeon.com , (877) 4-FUZEON (438-9366) AWP: $3,999.09/month for 90 mg kit Standard Dose: One subcutaneous (under the skin, like insulin) injection of 90 mg (1 mL) twice daily (every 12 hours) into the upper arm, thigh, or abdomen. Each injection should be given in a...

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Fuzeon efficacy

I read in one of your issues that after reconstituting Fuzeon it has to refrigerated within 45 minutes if not being used immediately. I asked the nurse at the clinic I attend what she thought, and she says, that is not true. She cited the fact that...

Response from Carol Salisbury, APRN-BC, MSN

Michigan State University College of Nursing

Hi, According to one of the Roche reps "Fuzeon is still good for 24 hours after it is reconstituted and out of refrigeration". Good questions. Thanks for asking.Carol... Read more »

Can Fuzeon be effective after treatment stoppage?

My brother started T-20 last Wednesday and on Monday stopped as he in addition to the rest of the family became bedridden with the flu. How effective will Fuzeon be when he resumes treatment or has the flu just blown any chance of success because...

Response from Don Kurtyka, ARNP

University of South Florida School of Medicine

I would not be overly concerned with the fact that your brother had to temporarily stop his Fuzeon due to illness. I assume he stopped all antiretroviral medications? You normally wouldn't want to continue one or two agents in a regimen and... Read more »

Injection reaction a given fact?

Will every person injecting Fuzeon develop a site reaction? If not, what are the approximate percentage of those that do? Thanks. ...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

There may be a very few patients (< 5%) who have little to no injection site reactions with Fuzeon. Only a small % are severe (< 10%) such that the patient does not want to continue. Quality of life surveys have generally shown that patients... Read more »

Injection reaction a given fact?

Will every person injecting Fuzeon develop a site reaction? If not, what are the approximate percentage of those that do? Thanks....

Response from Don Kurtyka, ARNP

University of South Florida School of Medicine

Not everyone receiving Fuzeon develops injection site reactions (ISRs). The official rate of ISRs from the two key key clinical studies of Fuzeon are as follows:- 98% of people in the initial studies had at least one ISR- Only 3% of patients... Read more »

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I'm trying not to scare anyone, but facts are fact

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

In fact I'm not trying to scare anyone, and I don't want to make a kid's game out of the Bulletin Board. I'm just trying to make everyone realize that 99,9% of people doesn't cover all individuals, when talking about tests... I'm sure that 999 of... Read more »

FUZEON

Posted by Monchhichi, 2 Replies

Just a question I want to get feedback on...To anyone on Fuzeon...What type of side effects are you getting and injection site reactions? Does anyone have any tips they can give on ISR's? My husband has been on Fuzeon for over a year now and any... Read more »

New Fuzeon needles

Posted by Monchhichi

Just wanting to se what everyone who is on Fuzeon thinks of the new needles that are being supplied with the kit. Do you like them better or not? I know I personally do not like them. My husbands doctor is wondering and hopefully your input will... Read more »

Question about flying with Fuzeon and needles

Posted by rickincattco, 2 Replies

I would like to hear about peoples experiences with flying with Fuzeon viles and needles. With the events of last week I am wondering if any of those experiences will get worse. I am planning a trip in the Fall and would like to be prepared... Read more »

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