Taking it

The recommended dose of fosamprenavir (Telzir) in the European Union is 700mg with 100mg ritonavir (Norvir) twice daily in combination with at least two other antiretroviral drugs. In Europe, it is only approved for treatment-experienced people.

Tablets can be taken with or without food. Adults using the oral solution should take it without food, but children need to take the oral suspension with food.1 Oral suspension does not require refrigeration; shake well before using.

Fosamprenavir is available in 700mg tablets and as a liquid at a concentration of 50mg/ml.

References

  1. Wire MB et al. Evaluation of plasma amprenavir pharmacokinetics following administration of fosamprenavir formulations with a high fat breakfast (APV10008). 44th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, Washington, abstract A-448, 2004
Community Consensus Statement on Access to HIV Treatment and its Use for Prevention

Together, we can make it happen

We can end HIV soon if people have equal access to HIV drugs as treatment and as PrEP, and have free choice over whether to take them.

Launched today, the Community Consensus Statement is a basic set of principles aimed at making sure that happens.

The Community Consensus Statement is a joint initiative of AVAC, EATG, MSMGF, GNP+, HIV i-Base, the International HIV/AIDS Alliance, ITPC and NAM/aidsmap
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