Results for tag: "Amprenavir"

Amprenavir is an antiretroviral drug used to treat HIV/AIDS. It is a protease inhibitor, meaning it works by blocking the action of the HIV protease enzyme, which is necessary for the virus to replicate. Amprenavir is usually prescribed in combination with other antiretroviral drugs, as part of a highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) regimen. It is generally used in patients who have developed resistance to other protease inhibitors. Amprenavir is available in both capsule and oral solution form. It is usually taken twice daily, with or without food. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache. More serious side effects include liver damage, pancreatitis, and allergic reactions. Amprenavir is marketed by several pharmaceutical companies, including GlaxoSmithKline, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Abbott Laboratories. It is also available in generic form from several generic drug manufacturers. Show Less Read more