Fuzeon - Enfuvirtide - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Fuzeon.
• Fuzeon
• en-FEW-ver-tide

Read Before Using Fuzeon (precautions)

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of.

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).

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

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.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used in combination with other anti-HIV drugs to treat HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection.
• It works by blocking the HIV virus' ability to infect healthy immune cells (CD4 cells).
• This medication does not cure HIV.
• Patients treated with this medication may continue to acquire "opportunistic" infections associated with HIV.
• This product also does not prevent the spread of HIV to others through sexual contact, blood, or sharing of needles.

Fuzeon Storage Instructions

• Store unmixed drug at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C).
• Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted.
• Inject the mixed drug immediately.
• If you are unable to use it right away, the mixed drug should be refrigerated between 36 and 46 degrees F (2-8 degrees C) and used within 24 hours.
• Discard any unused medication after the expiration date.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Fuzeon Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, blood test, liver function tests) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects.
• Consult your doctor for more details.

Usage Instructions

• Learn how to prepare and inject this drug and review the patient information leaflet and the injection instructions leaflet.
• If any of the information is unclear, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• Inject this medication under the skin (subcutaneously) usually twice daily into the upper arm, thigh, or abdomen.
• Rotate injection sites with each shot.
• Do not inject in or near bumps from past injections.
• Also, do not inject into moles, scars, bruises, or your belly button.
• Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration.
• If either is present, do not use the liquid.
• Learn how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely.
• Consult your pharmacist.
• It is very important to continue using this medication (and other anti-HIV medications) exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not skip any doses.
• If you have a very serious allergic reaction to enfuvirtide, do not use it again (see Side Effects section).

Possible Side Effects

• Pain, redness, itching, bruising, hardened skin, or bumps at the injection site may occur.
• These types of reactions are common and may last up to 7 days.
• Runny nose may also occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use.
• Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.