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Aptivus This page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of Aptivus (tipranavir) but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns. Why is Aptivus prescribed? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Tipranavir is used with ritonavir (Norvir) and at least two other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Tipranavir is in a class of medications called protease inhibitors. It works by slowing the spread of HIV in the body. Tipranavir does not cure HIV infection and may not prevent you from developing HIV-related illnesses. Tipranavir does not prevent you from spreading HIV to other people. Recent news articles mentioning Aptivus Panacos Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2006 Financial Results  -  21 Feb 2007 Genetic Engineering News (press release), TRACLEER and ZAVESCA are registered trademarks of Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd. ANGIOMAX is a registered trademark of The Medicines Company Inc. APTIVUS is Officials at Boehringer Ingelheim discuss recent developments  -  Feb 8, 2007 Therapeutics Daily (subscription) (press release), Report 1: Data from two 24-week analyses of the RESIST-1 and RESIST-2 studies, which evaluated Aptivus (tipranavir) in treatment-experienced HIV-1 infected Data Published In AIDS Show Viramune (nevirapine) Achieves Durable ...  -  Feb 5, 2007 Medical News Today (press release), Apart from Viramune, Aptivus (tipranavir) is a new non-peptidic protease inhibitor, approved for combination antiretroviral treatment of HIV-1 infected Data Published in AIDS Show Viramune(R) (nevirapine) Achieves ...  -  Jan 31, 2007 Juraforum.de, Apart from VIRAMUNE(R), APTIVUS(R)(tipranavir) is a new non-peptidic protease inhibitor, approved forcombination antiretroviral treatment of HIV-1 infected How should Aptivus be used? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Tipranavir comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It is usually taken with food and with ritonavir twice a day. Take tipranavir and ritonavir at around the same times every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take tipranavir exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Do not take tipranavir without ritonavir. Swallow the capsules whole; do not chew them. Tipranavir controls HIV but does not cure it. Continue to take tipranavir even if you feel well. Do not stop taking tipranavir without talking to your doctor. If you stop taking tipranavir or skip doses, your condition may become more difficult to treat. When your supply of tipranavir starts to run low, get more from your doctor or pharmacist. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient. Read this information carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. Other uses for Aptivus [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Before using brinzolamide ophthalmic eyedrops, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to brinzolamide ophthalmic, other antibiotics, sulfa drugs, or any other drugs. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially acetazolamide (Diamox), dichlorphenamide (Daranide), eye medications, methazolamide (Neptazane), products that contain aspirin, and vitamins and herbal products. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using brinzolamide ophthalmic. if you are using another eyedrop medication, use the eye medications at least 10 minutes apart. if you get an eye injury or infection, call your doctor to see if you should still use the same eyedrop bottle. tell your doctor if you wear soft contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after using the medicine to put in soft contact lenses. use caution when driving or operating machinery because vision may be blurred after inserting the drops. What side effects can Aptivus cause? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Tipranavir may cause hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). Call your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms of hyperglycemia: 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 Tipranavir may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: diarrhea vomiting headache difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep depression Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately: fever, chills, cough, or other signs of infection rash itching throat tightness difficulty breathing or swallowing joint pain or stiffness Tipranavir may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. Brand names for Aptivus [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Aptivus®