Drug Dosing Tool: Fuzeon (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)

Fuzeon (enfuvirtide, T-20)

Type of Drug: Fusion Inhibitor

Fusion inhibitors work by stopping the HIV virus from getting into your body's healthy cells in the first place.

Approved adult dosing

90 mg (in 1 mL solution) injection

one injection under the skin, two times a day

Morning
Fuzeon
Evening
Fuzeon

Notes on taking this medication

One vial contains a white powder, which is the medication (Fuzeon); another vial contains sterile water; withdraw the water with a syringe and mix into the vial with the Fuzeon
You can prepare both doses at the same time, but should store the second vial in a refrigerator for use later on the same day
Keep uncapped vial tops, syringes, and your hands clean while preparing Fuzeon
Draw Fuzeon solution into the syringe only when you are ready to inject
Rotate injection sites for each injection
Never inject Fuzeon into a vein or muscle

Side effects

At injection site: redness; pain or tenderness; swelling; bumps; hardening of skin
Very rare serious allergic reactions: symptoms include trouble breathing; fever with vomiting and rash; swollen feet

See accompanying chart: Tips for Common Side Effects

My doctor's instructions

Disclaimer:

This information is not meant to substitute for advice from your medical provider or pharmacist. If you have any questions about your medication dosing, talk to your medical provider or pharmacist.

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