What does APV mean in DRUGS

Amprenavir (brand name Agenerase) is a protease inhibitor used in the treatment of HIV infection. It inhibits the action of HIV's viral protease, thereby preventing the virus from multiplying and eventually causing AIDS.

Amprenavir is typically taken twice daily in capsule or solution form. To ensure proper absorption, it should be taken with food or a meal replacement drink, rather than on an empty stomach.

Common side effects associated with taking Amprenavir include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fatigue, stomach pain and rash. Other potential side effects may include increased cholesterol levels and liver enzyme abnormalities.

Taking any antiretroviral medication (including amprenavir) may increase your risk of developing drug-resistant HIV strains that can't be effectively treated with existing medications. Therefore it is important to follow your doctor's instructions closely when using amprenavir (or other antiretroviral medications).

Certain types of over-the-counter medications can interact adversely with amprenavir; therefore it is best to speak with your doctor before taking any nonprescription drugs while taking this medication.

It typically takes several weeks for the full benefits of amprenavir to become apparent; however some people may notice improvements in their symptoms within days or weeks of starting treatment.

While taking amprenaver (or any other antiretroviral medication), you should always practice safe sex (using condoms) and avoid sharing needles when injecting drugs or administering medical treatments such as injections or transfusions. This will help minimize the chance of transmitting HIV to others and developing drug resistance.

The manufacturer does not recommend consumption of grapefruit juice or products containing grapefruit while taking ampranver due to potential interactions between the juice compounds and this medication that could make it less effective. Therefore if you want to consume grapefruit or its juice while using this medication purchase a product without added preservatives or artificial flavorings as those could also potentially interact with ampranver.

Yes -ampranver should not be used in patients who have previously had allergic reactions to protease inhibitors such as ritonovir; women who are pregnant; breastfeeding mothers; or children under 12 years old due to possible adverse events associated with use in these populations that haven't been studied enough yet to determine safety.

Liver enzyme levels need to monitored periodically throughout treatment with ANAPV; usually at 2 weeks after first starting therapy and then once every 3 months thereafter as recommended by your healthcare provider.