Fuzeon, also called Enfuvirtide or T-20, is a drug used for antiviral therapy. It's the first "fusion inhibitor" drug. When HIV infects a cell, it attaches to the outside of the cell. Then it "fuses" or joins itself with the cell. Enfuvirtide stops this process of fusion.For folks who don't have as many options as far as anti-retrovirals go, having Fuzeon around as an option is definitely a good thing. But it's not the easiest drug to take. For starters, it has to be injected twice daily.
If you or someone you know is on Fuzeon and want to know more, check out the Bioscrip HIV Empowerment Group this month. Richard Gettings, Fuzeon Nurse Connections, will be on hand to answer all your questions.
Come and share your experience with Fuzeon and get support from other folks who are in the same boat. October 9th, 2007 at 6:30pm at Bioscrip Pharmacy (1325 14th Street NW).
download a flyer for this event here.
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