new protease inhibitor called Lexiva

November 2003

You'll see a new protease inhibitor called Lexiva.

Think of Lexiva (fosamprenavir) as similar to Agenerase (amprenavir). Lexiva is converted to Agenerase in the body.

Lexiva is better tolerated...less nausea and diarrhea.

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new protease inhibitor called Lexiva
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Medication Errors Look- and sound-alike drug names are creating mistakes