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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Fuzeon

Fuzeon has 38 Side Effects total
15 are Life Threatening
17 Occur Most Frequently

Uses of Fuzeon
 
Fuzeon is also known by the generic name Enfuvirtide


USES:
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 has 15 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fuzeon
Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fuzeon
Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fuzeon
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fuzeon
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fuzeon
Critical Seriousness - Enlarged Fatty Liver - Steatosis of Liver is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fuzeon
Critical Seriousness - Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fuzeon
Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fuzeon
Critical Seriousness - Increased Eosinophils in the Blood - Eosinophilia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fuzeon
Critical Seriousness - Kidney Failure - Renal Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fuzeon
Critical Seriousness - Numbness, Tingling or Pain of Hands or Feet - Peripheral Neuropathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fuzeon
Critical Seriousness - Pink Eye - Conjunctivitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fuzeon
Critical Seriousness - Pneumonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fuzeon
Critical Seriousness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fuzeon
Critical Seriousness - Skin Nodules is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fuzeon

Fuzeon has 17 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Anxious - Anxiety is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Fuzeon
Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Fuzeon
Cough is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Fuzeon
Depression is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Fuzeon
Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Fuzeon
Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Fuzeon
Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Fuzeon
Hemorrhage of Blood Under the Skin - Ecchymosis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Fuzeon
Herpes Simplex Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Fuzeon
Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Fuzeon
Loss of Appetite - Anorexia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Fuzeon
Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Fuzeon
Numbness, Tingling or Pain of Hands or Feet - Peripheral Neuropathy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Fuzeon
Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Fuzeon
Signs and Symptoms at Injection Site - Injection Site Sequelae is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Fuzeon
Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Fuzeon
Weight Loss is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Fuzeon

Fuzeon Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Fuzeon has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):

Fuzeon has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Fuzeon has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Fuzeon has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Fuzeon has 3 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Fuzeon.

Fuzeon Subcutaneous Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Fuzeon.

Contraindication Warnings 

Pulmonary Disease - Lung Disease is a contraindication of Fuzeon.

Tobacco Smoker - Tobacco Smoking is a contraindication of Fuzeon.

Fuzeon has 2 related brands and strengths:
 
Enfuvirtide 90 Mg Sub-Q Kit

Fuzeon 90 Mg Sub-Q Kit

Fuzeon - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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