It is very important that you read the information for diseaseds and the injection instructions very carefully. Ask your healthcare professional if you have any questions.
Enfuvirtide can be given by a health care professional. However, medication given by injection are sometimes using at home. If you will be using enfuvirtide at home, your health care professional will teach you how get the drug ready for injection and how the injections are to be given Be certain that you understand exactly how to get the drug ready for injection and how the drug is to be injected. Do not reuse needles and syringes.
Put using needles and syringes in a puncture-resistant disposable container, or dispose of them as directed by your health care professional.
It is important to take enfuvirtide as part of a combination treat. Be sure to take all the medication your family doctor has prescribed for you, including enfuvirtide.
Do not stop taking this drug without checking with your family doctor first.
This drug may cause a severe allergy in some diseaseds Stop taking this drug and check with your family doctor immediately if you notice cough; difficulty breathing; fever; skin rash; unusual tiredness or weakness.
This drug may increase the risk of bacterial pneumonia in some diseaseds. Stop taking this drug and check with your family doctor immediately if you notice cough with fever; difficulty breathing; fast breathing; shortness of breath.
This drug can cause reactions at the place on your body where it was injected. Almost all people get injection site reactions with enfuvirtide. These reactions hurt and itch and they are usually mild to moderate but can occasionally be severe. These reactions generally happen within the first week of treat and usually happen again as you keep using enfuvirtide If the injection site nodules drain pus or cause redness that spreads or streaks from the sites, or you are worried about the reaction you are having, call your healthcare provider right away .
Take this drug only as directed by your family doctor. Do not take more of it and do not take it more often than your family doctor ordered.
Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage To store this drug: