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Aptivus (Tipranavir)


The Basics

Aptivus, also known as TPV or tipranavir, is a type of medicine called a protease inhibitor (PI). PIs work by blocking protease, a protein that HIV needs to make more copies of itself.  Read More >>

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Research News
  • A Research Update on Aptivus
    Aptivus is an important agent for patients with multidrug-resistant virus, even if it may not be the easiest drug to use. Pablo Tebas, M.D., took a look at the latest research on Aptivus presented at CROI 2007. Read More >>

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The Details
  Brand Name:

Aptivus

Generic Name:

Tipranavir

Adult Single Dose:

Two 250-mg softgels, taken with two 100-mg capsules of Norvir (twice a day)

Food & Liquid Restrictions:

Take with food

Drug Class:

Protease inhibitor

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