Aptivus

Alternate Name: Aptivus

Description: Aptivus is an antiviral medication that is prescribed for the treatment of patients diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Tipranavir is the generic name for Aptivus. The average Aptivus price is about $1,656 for a supply of 120, 250 mg oral capsules. However, you can use our free LowerMyRx coupon card to save significantly on Aptivus’s prescription cost at a participating pharmacy near you.

Dosage Form: Bottle

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antiretroviral Agent, Antiviral

Generic Available: No

Strength: 250 MG

Warnings: Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Do not stop using this medicine without checking with your doctor first. If you stop the medicine even briefly, the virus may become harder to treat. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you have liver disease (including hepatitis B or C), bleeding problems, diabetes, high cholesterol, or hemophilia. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to sulfa drugs. Do not breastfeed. You can spread HIV or AIDS to your baby through your breast milk. This medicine may cause the following problems:Liver problemsIncreased risk for bleedingHigh blood sugar levelsHigh cholesterol or triglycerides Your immune system may get stronger when you start taking HIV medicines. Sometimes the immune system will start to fight infections that were hidden in your body, such as pneumonia or tuberculosis. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your health. Always practice safe sex, even if your partner also has HIV. If you stop taking this medicine or do not take it as prescribed, you may spread HIV to others. Do not reuse or share needles, or other items, that may have blood or body fluids on them. This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine if you are also using alfuzosin, amiodarone, bepridil, cisapride, dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, flecainide, lovastatin, lurasidone, methylergonovine, midazolam, pimozide, propafenone, quinidine, rifampin, sildenafil, simvastatin, St John's wort, or triazolam., There are many other drugs that can interact with lopinavir/ritonavir. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are using., Birth control pills may not work as well while you are using this medicine. Talk to your doctor about another method of birth control., Your immune system may get stronger when you start taking HIV medicines. Sometimes the immune system will start to fight infections that were hidden in your body, such as pneumonia or tuberculosis. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your health., This medicine will not keep you from giving HIV to others. Always practice safe sex, even if your partner also has HIV. Do not share needles or other items that may have blood or body fluids on them., This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds., Do not stop using this medicine without checking with your doctor first. If you stop the medicine even briefly, the virus may become harder to treat., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.