Brief information about it:
Enfuvirtide is a fusion inhibitor medication used to treat HIV/AIDS
Uses:
Treatment of HIV-1 infection, especially in individuals who have failed other treatments.
Mechanism of action:
Enfuvirtide binds to a specific protein on the surface of the HIV virus, preventing it from fusing with human cells and entering them.
Elimination half life:
Approximately 1.5 days
Route of Administration:
Subcutaneous injection
Side effects:
· Injection site reactions (pain, redness, swelling)
· Flu-like symptoms
· Diarrhea
· Nausea
· Fatigue
Dose:
The dosage is typically administered twice daily by subcutaneous injection.
Precautions:
· Risk of injection site reactions · Potential for hypersensitivity reactions
