Fosamprenavir Calcium (2 brand names, 2 dosage forms, 1 route)
Available dosage forms: TABLET, SUSPENSION.
Routes of administration: ORAL.
Brand Names
- FOSAMPRENAVIR CALCIUM
- LEXIVA
Related Health Topics
Indications and Usage
Fosamprenavir calcium tablets are indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection. The following points should be considered when initiating therapy with fosamprenavir calcium tablets plus ritonavir in protease inhibitor-experienced patients: The protease inhibitor-experienced patient trial was not large enough to reach a definitive conclusion that fosamprenavir calcium tablets plus ritonavir and lopinavir plus ritonavir are clinically equivalent [see Clinical Studies (14.2)]. Once-daily administration of fosamprenavir calcium tablets plus ritonavir is not recommended for adult protease inhibitor-experienced patients or any pediatric patients [see Dosage and Administration (2.2, 2.3), Clinical Studies (14.2, 14.3)]. Dosing of fosamprenavir calcium tablets plus ritonavir is not recommended for protease inhibitor-experienced pediatric patients younger than 6 months [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
Contraindications
Fosamprenavir calcium is contraindicated in patients with previously demonstrated clinically significant hypersensitivity (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome) to any of the components of this product or to amprenavir. Fosamprenavir calcium is contraindicated when coadministered with drugs that are highly dependent on cytochrome P450 (CYP)3A4 for clearance and for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events. These drugs and other contraindicated drugs (which may lead to reduced efficacy of fosamprenavir calcium and possible resistance) are listed below [see Drug Interactions (7), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. The list of contraindicated drugs applies to the use of fosamprenavir calcium with or without ritonavir, unless otherwise indicated. If fosamprenavir calcium is coadministered with ritonavir, reference should be made to the full prescribing information for ritonavir for additional contraindications. Fosamprenavir calcium is contraindicated when coadministered with the following drugs: Alpha 1-adrenoreceptor antagonist: Alfuzosin Antiarrhythmics: Flecainide (with ritonavir), propafenone (with ritonavir) Antimycobacterial: Rifampin Antipsychotic: Lurasidone (with ritonavir), pimozide Ergot derivatives: Dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine GI motility agent: Cisapride Herbal product: St. John’s wort ( Hypericum perforatum) Lipid modifying agents: Lomitapide, lovastatin, simvastatin Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor: Delavirdine PDE5 inhibitor: Sildenafil (Revatio) (for treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension) Sedative/hypnotics: Midazolam, triazolam
Adverse Reactions
Severe or life-threatening skin reactions have been reported with the use of fosamprenavir calcium [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]. The most common moderate to severe adverse reactions in clinical trials of fosamprenavir calcium were diarrhea, rash, nausea, vomiting, and headache. Treatment discontinuation due to adverse events occurred in 6.4% of subjects receiving fosamprenavir calcium and in 5.9% of subjects receiving comparator treatments. The most common adverse reactions leading to discontinuation of fosamprenavir calcium (incidence less than or equal to 1% of subjects) included diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, AST increased, ALT increased, and rash.
Mechanism of Action
Fosamprenavir is an HIV-1 antiretroviral agent [see Microbiology (12.4)].
Overdosage
In a healthy volunteer repeat-dose pharmacokinetic trial evaluating high-dose combinations of fosamprenavir calcium plus ritonavir, an increased frequency of Grade 2/3 ALT elevations (greater than 2.5 x ULN) was observed with fosamprenavir calcium 1,400 mg twice daily plus ritonavir 200 mg twice daily (4 of 25 subjects). Concurrent Grade 1/2 elevations in AST (greater than 1.25 x ULN) were noted in 3 of these 4 subjects. These transaminase elevations resolved following discontinuation of dosing. There is no known antidote for fosamprenavir calcium. It is not known whether amprenavir can be removed by peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis, although it is unlikely as amprenavir is highly protein bound. If overdosage occurs, the patient should be monitored for evidence of toxicity and standard supportive treatment applied as necessary.