Agenerase for HIV/AIDS

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Agenerase is commonly prescribed in conjunction with other medicines to treat HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Agenerase, including how the drug works, general precautions, dosing tips, and possible side effects.

Some of the most common side effects of Agenerase include nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. This eMedTV Web page outlines other possible Agenerase side effects and describes potentially serious side effects that may require immediate medical care.

Agenerase is approved for use in combination with other drugs to treat HIV and AIDS in adults and children. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at Agenerase uses, including information on how the medication works and possible off-label uses.

The Agenerase dosage for treating HIV or AIDS in adults is 1200 mg twice daily. This part of the eMedTV library provides Agenerase dosing guidelines (including dosage amounts for children) and also offers tips for when and how to take the medication.

Drugs that may interact with Agenerase include certain antibiotics, antacids, and alcohol. This eMedTV article lists other medicines that may cause Agenerase drug interactions and describes the complications that these interactions can cause.

Missing doses of Agenerase can increase the chance of the virus becoming resistant to HIV medicines. This eMedTV Web page provides an outline of other important Agenerase warnings and precautions, including who should not take the medication.

This eMedTV page explains that if you take too much Agenerase, you may develop potentially dangerous side effects (such as seizures or difficulty breathing). This page lists the potential effects of an Agenerase overdose and covers treatment options.

It may not be safe to take Agenerase during pregnancy, as the medicine may cause harm to the fetus. This eMedTV segment discusses the results of animal studies involving Agenerase and pregnancy, and describes the complications the medicine can cause.

In general, women should not breastfeed while taking Agenerase. This selection from the eMedTV Web site describes the animal research that has been conducted on Agenerase and breastfeeding, and explains the possible risks of nursing if you have HIV.

Patents currently prevent any generic Agenerase from being made in the United States until 2013. This eMedTV resource discusses factors that may extend that date beyond 2013. This page also warns people against so-called generic Agenerase products.