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What is the generic name?
FOSAMPRENAVIR CALCIUM
What is the Trade Name for FOSAMPRENAVIR CALCIUM?
Fosamprenavir Calcium
What are the Indications for FOSAMPRENAVIR CALCIUM?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Fosamprenavir calcium tablets are indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection. The following points should be considered when initiating therapy with fosamprenavir calcium tabletsplus ritonavir in protease inhibitor-experienced patients: • The protease inhibitor-experienced patient trial was not large enough to reach a definitive conclusion that fosamprenavir calcium tabletsplus ritonavir and lopinavir plus ritonavir are clinically equivalent [see Clinical Studies (14.2)] . • Once-daily administration of fosamprenavir calcium tabletsplus ritonavir is not recommended for adult protease inhibitor-experienced patients or any pediatric patients [see Dosage and Administration (2.2,2.3), Clinical Studies (14.2, 14.3)] . • Dosing of fosamprenavir calcium tabletsplus ritonavir is not recommended for protease inhibitor-experienced pediatric patients younger than 6 months [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . Fosamprenavir calcium tablet are HIV protease inhibitor indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection. (1)
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