Amprenavir - Usage and Effects

Amprenavir is a protease inhibitor used in the management of HIV infection.
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Drug
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Prescription drug available at pharmacies.
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Amprenavir FAQ


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What is amprenavir used for?

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Is amprenavir a protease inhibitor?

Amprenavir (original brand name Agenerase, GlaxoSmithKline) is a protease inhibitor used to treat HIV infection. It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on April 15, 1999, for twice-a-day dosing instead of needing to be taken every eight hours.

Is amprenavir a tetrahydrofuryl sulfonamide?

Amprenavir is a tetrahydrofuryl ester, a sulfonamide and a carbamate ester. It has a role as a HIV protease inhibitor and an antiviral drug. Amprenavir is a protease inhibitor used to treat HIV infection. Amprenavir is a Protease Inhibitor.

What is the role of amprenavir in the metabolism of drugs?

Responsible for the metabolism of many drugs and environmental chemicals that it oxidizes. It is involved in the metabolism of drugs such as antiarrhythmics, adrenoceptor antagonists, and tricyclic... Fung HB, Kirschenbaum HL, Hameed R: Amprenavir: a new human immunodeficiency virus type 1 protease inhibitor.

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