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Drug Dosing Toolkit

Lexiva (fosamprenavir)

Type of Drug: Protease Inhibitor (PI)

Approved adult dosing

two 700 mg tablets Lexiva, two times a day

  • Morning

    Lexiva 700Lexiva 700

    Lexiva

  • Evening

    Lexiva 700Lexiva 700

    Lexiva

Note: This dosage may not be appropriate for people who have taken other HIV medications in the past; discuss with your medical provider

one 700 mg tablet Lexiva + one 100 mg capsule Norvir, two times a day

  • Morning

    Lexiva 700

    Lexiva

    +
    Norvir 100

    Norvir

  • Evening

    Lexiva 700

    Lexiva

    +
    Norvir 100

    Norvir

two 700 mg tablets Lexiva + two 100 mg capsules Norvir, once a day

  • Daily

    Lexiva 700Lexiva 700

    Lexiva

    +
    Norvir 100Norvir 100

    Norvir

Note: This dosage may not be appropriate for people who have taken other HIV medications in the past; consult your medical provider

two 700 mg tablets Lexiva + one 100 mg capsules Norvir, once a day

  • Daily

    Lexiva 700Lexiva 700

    Lexiva

    +
    Norvir 100

    Norvir

Note: This dosage may not be appropriate for people who have taken other HIV medications in the past; consult your medical provider

Notes on taking this medication

  • No food restrictions, can take with or without food
  • Lexiva interacts with many other drugs; persons using Lexiva with those drugs may need an adjustment to their dose of Lexiva or the other drugs; consult your medical provider

Side effects

  • Nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; fatigue; headache
  • Rash
  • Persons who are allergic to sulfa drugs may be allergic to Lexiva
  • Liver inflamation and increased liver enzyme levels
  • Elevations in cholesterol and triglycerides
  • Abnormal accumulation of body fat

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