Fusion Inhibitor

Aka: Fusion Inhibitor, Enfuvirtide, Fuzeon

II. Class

  1. Anti-retroviral agent
  2. Fusion Inhibitor

III. Indications

  1. Treatment-experienced patients
  2. Limited use in clinical practice

IV. Mechanism

  1. Blocks HIV to Chemokine receptor binding on CD4+ Cells

V. Adverse Effects

  1. Injection site pain and reaction (common)
  2. Eosinophilic Hypersensitivity Reaction (<1%)
  3. Neutropenia
  4. Increased risk of Bacterial Pneumonia

VI. References

  1. (2009) Treat Guidel Med Lett 7(78): 11-22 [PubMed]
  2. Reust (2011) Am Fam Physician 83(12): 1443-51 [PubMed]

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Cost: Medications

fuzeon (on 1/1/2017 at Medicaid.Gov Survey of pharmacy drug pricing)
FUZEON 90 MG VIAL $57.53 each
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