Risks Of Fuzeon

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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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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...

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 »

longevity of fuzeon

occasionally i have a vial of fuzeon made up which i forget to take, noticing it several hours later or perhaps the next morning. is it still worth taking when it has been out of the fridge for 3, 6 or 12 hours?...

Response from Don Kurtyka, ARNP

University of South Florida School of Medicine

The official instructions state that Fuzeon should be used immediately after being reconstituted or must be refrigerated (for up to 24 hours). There are no preservatives in the mixture, so there's always the risk of infection if left at room... Read more »

fuzeon injections in face

I inject a small portion of fuzeon into my cheeks--under eyes & in nasal fold areas for facial lipodystrophy a few times per week & my face looks full, healthy, & natural & wrikle-fee as well. I am aware that the effect only lasts...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

This is certainly a novel use for Fuzeon and I would guess that you are probably the only person on the planet injecting Fuzeon in your face. Fuzeon tends to lead to the development of nodules and facial injection would pose this same risk. It... Read more »

Fuzeon vacation?

I am going on a short (4 day) vacation, and I would also like a vacation from taking the injections of Fuzeon. Is it advisable to miss up to 4 days of medication?...

Response from Don Kurtyka, ARNP

University of South Florida School of Medicine

Unless there are clear medical reasons to stop medications, most healthcare providers wouldn't want you to stop medications unless absolutely necessary. You didn't give me a lot of information, so I'll assume you are thinking about... Read more »

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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 »

New Drug Fuzeon

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

There's a lot of talk about "Fuzeon", a breakthrough fusion inhibitor. It has passed the clinical trial stage and is now in commercial production stage. Lately there has been talk about Roche/Trimeris not being able to make the numbers, due to a... Read more »

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