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Fuzeon Prescribing Information

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An Overview of Fuzeon (Enfuvirtide, T-20)

en-FYOO-vir-tide Brand Name: Fuzeon Other Name(s): DP 178, DP178, Pentafuside, T 20, T-20, T20 Drug Class: Entry and Fusion Inhibitors Patient Information FUZEON ® (few′-zee-on) enfuvirtide Injection This leaflet contains important information for patients and their caregivers about FUZEON. Please read this leaflet and FUZEON Injection Instructions carefully before you start using FUZEON. Always read this leaflet each...
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Free Fuzeon

I have heard that Fuzeon is being offered in a 2 month free supply with Tipranavir through its EAP program, how do I access it this way?...
Don Kurtyka, ARNP

Response from Don Kurtyka, ARNP

University of South Florida School of Medicine
The program is called ASAP: Accelerate Simultaneous Access Program. It provides immediate access to up to a 60-day supply of FUZEON to patients who are prescribed FUZEON together in a regimen with an investigational agent (such as Tipranavir) in... Read more »

Stopping Fuzeon to Save Fuzeon

Dr Sherer,Having taken 5 yrs and 7 cocktails to find one that helped me achieve an undetecable, sometimes <400 sometimes <48 never >400, VL thanks to Fuzeon, my ID Dr wants to stop Fuzeon - due to numerous Inj Site Reactions and loss of fat...
Renslow Sherer, M.D.

Response from Renslow Sherer, M.D.

University of Chicago Hospitals
There is too little experience with these drugs to be confidant in any answer to the questions you are asking, but one recent report does suggest that the switch that your doctor is proposing is safe in the short term. At the recent CROI meeting,... Read more »

FUZEON _Con fuzeon!

Hi and Thank you for being there for all of us! Thank you for accepting a bit of colorful expression enclosed.I'm HIV+ for 161/2 years and I have CD4 of 397 and vl of 14,000 to 44,000 and I've had to change doctors lately (long history -...
Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES
Thank you for your post and comments. It's always good to hear that our forums are informative and worth recommendation to others. Confusion (or confuzeon) is not unusual for people in your situation. I like the pun (though I'm sure... Read more »

fuzeon

Hi, I have not been able to find any information or statistics on undectable viral load longer than 48 weeks. What is the success rate for longer term use; 2+ years?...
Eric Daar, M.D.

Response from Eric Daar, M.D.

UCLA School of Medicine
Recent data has shown that those who get to undectable viral loads have a decreasing risk of viral breakthrough over time. In other words, those starting a new regimen and get to undetectable are more likely to rebound to detectable levels during... Read more »
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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 »

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 »

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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Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Exploring: NIAID, NIH, U.S. DHHS

March 2005
HIV Infection and AIDS: An Overview
INTRODUCTION
AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) was first reported in the United States in 1981 and has since become a major worldwide epidemic. AIDS is caused by HIV... Read more »

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