Lexiva (Fosamprenavir)

Lexiva (Fosamprenavir) is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection. This medication helps decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your chance of getting HIV complications and improves your quality of life. Fosamprenavir belongs to a class of drugs known as protease inhibitors. It works by interfering with the enzyme called protease, which is used by HIV-infected cells to make new viruses. This can stop HIV from reproducing itself.

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Seek emergency medical help if you have any signs of an allergic reaction to this medication. The common side effects of Lexiva may include changes in the shape or location of body fat, diarrhea, fever or signs of an infection, headache, nausea, rash, and vomiting.

Stop taking Lexiva and call your doctor immediately if you have any of the serious side effects such as:
• Confusion or weakness;
• Dark colored urine;
• Extreme thirst, or increased urination;
• Fever;
• High blood sugar;
• Pale or yellow skin;
• Symptoms of kidney stones

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Please call your doctor if you have any further concerns or questions.

Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Fosamprenavir or any other medications prior to taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you’ve had a bleeding disorder, an allergy to sulfa drugs, diabetes, liver or kidney disease. Tell your doctor about all the medications you take including prescription, nonprescription, herbal products, and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between Lexiva and other medications. Lexiva will not prevent your HIV from spreading. You should not have unprotected sex or share razors and toothbrushes. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant and use your medications properly to control your HIV infection. HIV can pass on to your baby if it is not controlled during pregnancy. Lexiva can make your birth control pills less effective. Talk to your doctor about using non-hormonal birth control to prevent pregnancy. Women with HIV or AIDS should not breast-feed a baby; the virus may be passed to the baby through breast milk. Lexiva should not be given to an infant younger than four weeks old.

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