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Agenerase Medication - Uses & Side Effects

Generic Name: Amprenavir

Agenerase medicine is used to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with other anti-HIV medications. This medicine works by reducing the body's ability to fight off other infections and eventually leading to the deadly condition known as acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Lopinavir and ritonavir will not cure or prevent HIV infection or AIDS. But, it helps keep HIV from reproducing and appears to slow down the destruction of the immune system. This may also help delay the development of problems usually related to AIDS or HIV disease.

Agenerase Dosage

• The usual dosage for adults is 1,200 milligrams twice a day in combination with other anti-HIV medications.
• The usual dose for children 13 years of age and over is 1,400 milligrams twice a day in combination with other anti-HIV medications.
• The recommended dosage for children between 4 and 12 years old is 20 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of body weight twice a day or 15 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of body weight 3 times daily in combination with other anti-HIV medications.

Uses of Agenerase

• Amprenavir is an oral medication that is used for treating infections with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
• It is also used for other conditions those are listed in medication guide.

Side Effects of Agenerase

If you are using Agenerase, then discuss the side effects of Agenerase with your doctor and if you feel any develop or change in intensity, then tell your doctor immediately. Side effects may include:

• Abdominal discomfort or pain
• diarrhea
• fatigue
• gas
• headache
• nausea
• skin rash
• vomiting
• mouth tingling

Warnings and precautions before taking Agenerase:

• Do not start any medicines without talking with your doctor. This includes prescription and nonprescription medicines. This also includes food supplements, herbs and vitamins.
• If you are taking sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil, So it is very important to report any side effects, especially dizziness, fainting, or changes in your vision.
• Agenerase belongs to the sulfonamide family of drugs. If you have an allergy to other sulfa drugs such as Bactrim or Septra, then you should tell your doctor.

Drug Interaction:- If you are taking certain drugs with Agenerase, then it may be increased, decreased, or altered the effects of Agenerase. Discuss with your doctor before combining Agenerase with the following:

• Antacids such as Maalox and Mylanta
• Benzodiazepine
• Cyclosporine (Sandimmune; Neoral)
• Dapsone
• Efavirenz (Sustiva)
• Itraconazole (Sporanox)
• Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
• Lidocaine
• Methadone
• Nelfinavir (Viracept)

Overdose

Little is known about the symptoms of Agenerase overdose. But after taking Agenerase, if you feel that overdose is suspected, then contact with your doctor immediately.