Tipranavir
Tipranavir Oral capsule
What is this medicine?
TIPRANAVIR (tip RA na veer) is an antiretroviral medicine. It is used with other medicines to treat HIV. This medicine is not a cure for HIV. It will not stop the spread of HIV to others.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
diabetes
hemophilia
if you are taking any female hormones, like estrogens or progestins and birth control pills, patches, rings, or injections
liver disease
an unusual or allergic reaction to tipranavir, sulfa medicines, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take this medicine with food. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. For your anti-HIV therapy to work as well as possible, take each dose exactly as prescribed. Do not skip doses or stop your medicine even if you feel better. Skipping doses may make the HIV virus resistant to this medicine and other medicines. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
boceprevir
cisapride
medicines for cholesterol like cerivastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin
medicines for headaches like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine
medicines for irregular heart beat like amiodarone, bepridil, flecainide, propafenone, quinidine
midazolam
pimozide
ranolazine
red yeast rice
rifampin
rifapentine
St. John's wort
telaprevir
triazolam
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
clarithromycin
colchicine
cyclosporine
disulfiram
dofetilide
female hormones, like estrogens or progestins and birth control pills, patches, rings, or injections
medicines for blood pressure like diltiazem, felodipine, verapamil
medicines for cholesterol like atorvastatin
medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
medicines for diabetes
medicines for erectile dysfunction
medicines for fungal infections like fluconazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole
meperidine
methadone
metronidazole
other medicines for HIV
rifabutin
sirolimus
tacrolimus
warfarin
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Discuss any new symptoms with your doctor. You will need to have important blood work done while on this medicine.
HIV is spread to others through sexual or blood contact. Talk to your doctor about how to stop the spread of HIV.
Birth control pills may not work properly while you are taking this medicine. Talk to your doctor about using an extra method of birth control. Women who can still have children must use a reliable form of barrier contraception, like a condom or diaphragm.
This medicine may affect blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes, check with your doctor or health care professional before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
dark urine
difficulty speaking or swallowing
changes in vision
general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms
light-colored stools
loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
right upper belly pain
seizure
severe headache
unusual bleeding
unusually weak or tired
yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
diarrhea
increased hunger or thirst
increased urination
stomach pain
weight gain around waist, back, or thinning of face, arms, legs
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store this medicine in the refrigerator between 2 and 8 degrees C (36 and 46 degrees F). If needed, you may store this medicine at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). This medicine must be used within 60 days of opening the bottle. Throw away any unused medicine after 60 days and after the expiration date.
Tipranavir Oral solution
What is this medicine?
TIPRANAVIR (tip RA na veer) is an antiretroviral medicine. It is used with other medicines to treat HIV. This medicine is not a cure for HIV. It will not stop the spread of HIV to others.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
diabetes
hemophilia
if you are taking any female hormones, like estrogens or progestins and birth control pills, patches, rings, or injections
liver disease
an unusual or allergic reaction to tipranavir, sulfa medicines, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take this medicine with food. Use a specially marked spoon or dropper to measure each dose. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one. Household spoons are not accurate. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. For your anti-HIV therapy to work as well as possible, take each dose exactly as prescribed. Do not skip doses or stop your medicine even if you feel better. Skipping doses may make the HIV virus resistant to this medicine and other medicines. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
boceprevir
cisapride
medicines for cholesterol like cerivastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin
medicines for headaches like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine
medicines for irregular heart beat like amiodarone, bepridil, flecainide, propafenone, quinidine
midazolam
pimozide
ranolazine
red yeast rice
rifampin
rifapentine
St. John's wort
telaprevir
triazolam
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
clarithromycin
colchicine
cyclosporine
disulfiram
dofetilide
female hormones, like estrogens or progestins and birth control pills, patches, rings, or injections
medicines for blood pressure like diltiazem, felodipine, verapamil
medicines for cholesterol like atorvastatin
medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
medicines for diabetes
medicines for erectile dysfunction
medicines for fungal infections like fluconazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole
meperidine
methadone
metronidazole
other medicines for HIV
rifabutin
sirolimus
tacrolimus
warfarin
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Discuss any new symptoms with your doctor. You will need to have important blood work done while on this medicine.
HIV is spread to others through sexual or blood contact. Talk to your doctor about how to stop the spread of HIV.
Birth control pills may not work properly while you are taking this medicine. Talk to your doctor about using an extra method of birth control. Women who can still have children must use a reliable form of barrier contraception, like a condom or diaphragm.
This medicine may affect blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes, check with your doctor or health care professional before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
dark urine
difficulty speaking or swallowing
changes in vision
general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms
light-colored stools
loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
right upper belly pain
seizure
severe headache
unusual bleeding
unusually weak or tired
yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
diarrhea
increased hunger or thirst
increased urination
stomach pain
weight gain around waist, back, or thinning of face, arms, legs
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store this medicine at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). This medicine must be used within 60 days of opening the bottle. Throw away any unused medicine after 60 days and after the expiration date.
Updated:
March 21, 2017
Sources:
U.S. FDA-approved Package Insert