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Telzir Side Effects

Generic name: fosamprenavir

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 27, 2024.

Note: This document provides detailed information about Telzir Side Effects associated with fosamprenavir. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Telzir.

Applies to fosamprenavir: oral suspension, oral tablet.

Serious side effects of Telzir

Along with its needed effects, fosamprenavir (the active ingredient contained in Telzir) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking fosamprenavir:

More common

  • black, tarry stools
  • chills
  • cough
  • fever
  • lower back or side pain
  • painful or difficult urination
  • pale skin
  • skin rash
  • sore throat
  • ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
  • unusual bleeding or bruising
  • unusual tiredness or weakness

Incidence not known

  • blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
  • blood in the urine
  • chest pain or discomfort
  • diarrhea
  • itching
  • joint or muscle pain
  • large amount of cholesterol in the blood
  • large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
  • nausea
  • pain in the groin or genitals
  • pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
  • red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  • red, irritated eyes
  • sharp back pain just below the ribs
  • sweating
  • vomiting

Other side effects of Telzir

Some side effects of fosamprenavir may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common

  • headache
  • stomach pain

Incidence not known

  • burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings in the mouth

For healthcare professionals

Applies to fosamprenavir: oral suspension, oral tablet.

General

Diarrhea, rash, nausea, vomiting, and headache were the most frequent moderate to severe side effects in clinical trials. Discontinuations due to side effects were 6.4% in patients using this drug compared to 5.9% in those using comparator therapies; the most common side effects leading to discontinuation of this drug (incidence up to 1%) included diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, increased AST, increased ALT, and rash.[Ref]

Dermatologic

Protease inhibitors:

Skin rash (regardless of causality) was reported in about 19% of patients. Rashes were generally maculopapular and of mild or moderate intensity, some with pruritus. Rash had a median onset and duration of 11 and 13 days, respectively, and led to discontinuation of this drug in less than 1% of patients.[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Increased serum lipase (greater than 2 times the upper limit of normal [2 x ULN]) has been reported in up to 8% of patients.

Vomiting was reported more often in pediatric patients than adult patients.[Ref]

Other

Antiretroviral therapy:

Increased fasting triglycerides (greater than 750 mg/dL) have been reported in up to 11% of patients.[Ref]

Hepatic

Elevated ALT (greater than 5 x ULN) and AST (greater than 5 x ULN) have been reported in up to 8% and up to 6% of patients, respectively.[Ref]

Hematologic

Amprenavir:

Protease inhibitors:

Decreased absolute neutrophil count (less than 750 cells/mm3) has been reported in 3% of patients.

Neutropenia was reported more often in pediatric patients than adult patients.[Ref]

Metabolic

Protease inhibitors:

Antiretroviral therapy:

Increased glucose (greater than 251 mg/dL) has been reported in 2% of patients.[Ref]

Nervous system

Hypersensitivity

Cardiovascular

Renal

Musculoskeletal

Protease inhibitors:

Psychiatric

Immunologic

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Further information

Telzir side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.