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Enfuvirtide SubQ Precautions and Side Effects


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Generic Name: ENFUVIRTIDE - INJECTION
Pronounced: (en-FUE-vir-tide)

Enfuvirtide SubQ Precautions

Before using enfuvirtide, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

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

  • bleeding problems (e.g., hemophilia, coagulopathy)
  • smoking
  • IV drug abuse
  • lung disease

This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Because breast milk can transmit HIV, do not breast-feed.

Enfuvirtide SubQ 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.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including:

  • anxiety
  • muscle pain
  • numbness/tingling/shooting nerve pain near injection site
  • signs of injection site infection (such as oozing, warmth, persistent pain and redness)
  • abdominal pain
  • loss of appetite
  • cough with fever
  • rapid breathing
  • shortness of breath
  • night sweats
  • vision/eye changes

An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but get medical help right away if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include:

  • rash
  • itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
  • dizziness
  • trouble breathing
  • fever
  • chills
  • nausea/vomiting

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.


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Information last revised September 2011 Copyright(c) 2011 First DataBank, Inc.