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===Better Known as: ===
===Better Known as: Agenerase===
* Marketed By: GlaxoSmithKline<br />
* Marketed By: GlaxoSmithKline<br />
* Major Indication: [[Human Immunodeficiency Virus]] Infection<br />
* Major Indication: [[Human Immunodeficiency Virus]] Infection<br />
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* Date of FDA Approval (Discontinued): 1999 (2004) <br />
* Date of FDA Approval (Discontinued): 1999 (2004) <br />
* 2009 Sales: N/A
* 2009 Sales: N/A
* Importance: It was the ninth [[HIV Protease]] inhibitor approved by the FDA for treatment of HIV. It is a very potent inhibitor, and is often recommended for patients who have become resistant to other treatments, but also has a relatively harsh side-effect profile.  
* Importance: It was the first [[HIV Protease]] inhibitor which required only twice-a-day dosing as opposed to every 8 hours. It was replaced by a longer acting prodrug version called [[Fosamprenavir]].
* The following is a list of Pharmacokinetic Parameters. See: [[Pharmaceutical Drugs]] for more information
* The following is a list of Pharmacokinetic Parameters. See: [[Pharmaceutical Drugs]] for more information