Agenerase - Amprenavir/vitamin E Capsule - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Agenerase.
• Agenerase
• am-PREN-uh-veer/vitamin E

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur.

Agenerase Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Usage Instructions

• Take this drug by mouth, generally twice daily or as directed, with or without food.
• Avoid taking this with a high fat meal.
• Do not take more or less of this drug than prescribed, or stop taking it (or other HIV medicines) unless directed to do so by your doctor.
• If you take antacids or didanosine, take them at least one hour before or after taking amprenavir solution.
• Doing so improves the absorption of amprenavir into your bloodstream.
• Do not take vitamin E supplements unless directed to do so by your doctor; this drug contains vitamin E.
• Do not switch between the capsule and liquid forms of this medication.
• They are not equal on a milligram per milligram basis.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Agenerase Miscellaneous Notes

• This medicine is not a cure for HIV infection but has shown positive results.
• The long-term effects are unknown at this time.
• Keep all doctor appointments and laboratory tests, which will help monitor your progress.
• Be aware that this medicine does not reduce the risk of passing the virus to others through sexual contact or blood contamination.
• This is a potent medicine which should not be shared.
• Do not allow anyone else to use your medication.

Warning

• This medication must be used in combination with other anti-HIV medications.

Read Before Using Agenerase (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, weakness, intestinal cramps, headache, flatulence, diarrhea, drowsiness, or loss of consciousness.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain may occur.
• If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Report promptly.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat HIV infection in combination with other anti-HIV medications.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is within 2 hours of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• It is important not to miss doses of this drug.