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Agenerase This page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of Agenerase (amprenavir) but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns. Why is Agenerase prescribed? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Amprenavir is used in combination with other antiretroviral medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Amprenavir belongs to a class of drugs called protease (pro' tee ace) inhibitors, which slow the spread of HIV infection in the body. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Recent news articles mentioning Agenerase Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Vertex Pharmaceuticals ...  -  Feb 6, 2007 Business Wire (press release), Recent prescription trends indicate that Lexiva/Agenerase has a combined market share of about 10%. Glaxo and Vertex are committed to increasing this market How should Agenerase be used? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Amprenavir comes as a capsule and liquid to take by mouth. It is usually taken twice a day. Amprenavir may be taken with or without food. However, avoid taking amprenavir with high-fat foods or high-fat meals. The amount of drug in amprenavir capsules is not the same as the amount in amprenavir liquid. Do not switch between amprenavir capusles and amprenavir liquid unless your doctor tells you how many amprenavir capsules or how much amprenavir liquid you should take. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take amprenavir exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Amprenavir is not a cure and may not decrease the number of HIV-related illnesses. Amprenavir does not prevent the spread of HIV to other people. Continue to take amprenavir even if you feel well. Do not stop taking amprenavir without talking to your doctor. Other uses for Agenerase [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Before taking naproxen, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to naproxen, aspirin or other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and ketoprofen (Orudis KT, Actron), any medications for pain or fever, or any other medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention the medications listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section and any of the following: angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), and trandolapril (Mavik); beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin), labetalol (Normodyne), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), nadolol (Corgard), and propranolol (Inderal); diuretics ('water pills'); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid), medications for diabetes, methotrexate (Rheumatrex); phenytoin (Dilantin); probenecid (Benemid); and sulfa antibiotics such as sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin) and sulfamethoxazole (in Bactrim, in Septra).If you are taking the enteric coated tablets, also tell your doctor if you are taking antacids or sucralfate (Carafate).Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medication or monitor you more carefully for side effects. do not take nonprescription naproxen with any other medication for pain unless your doctor tells you that you should. tell your doctor if you have been told to follow a low sodium diet and if you have or have ever had any of the conditions mentioned in the IMPORTANT WARNING section or asthma, especially if you also have frequent stuffed or runny nose or nasal polyps (swelling of the inside of the nose); swelling of the hands, arms, feet, ankles, or lower legs;anemia (red blood cells do not bring enough oxygen to all parts of the body); or liver or kidney disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, especially if you are in the last few months of your pregnancy, you plan to become pregnant, or you are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking naproxen, call your doctor. if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking naproxen. you should know that this medication may make you dizzy, drowsy, or depressed. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you. remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this medication. . What side effects can Agenerase cause? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Amprenavir may cause hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). Call your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms: extreme thirst frequent urination extreme hunger weakness blurred vision If high blood sugar is not treated, a serious, life-threatening condition called diabetic ketoacidosis could develop. Call your doctor immediately if you have any of the these symptoms: dry mouth upset stomach and vomiting shortness of breath breath that smells fruity decreased consciousness Amprenavir may cause other side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: upset stomach vomiting diarrhea or loose stools stomach pain change in taste tingling sensation around your mouth If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: rash seizures (if you are taking the liquid) confusion (if you are taking the liquid) rapid heart rate (if you are taking the liquid) If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. Brand names for Agenerase [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Agenerase®