What Is Indinavir Sulfate

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La Guía Annual de Medicamentos para el VIH: Crixivan (Indinavir Sulfate, IDV)

Nombre de Marca: Crixivan Nombre Común: indinavir sulfate (IDV) Clase: Inhibidor de proteasa (IP) Dosis estándar: Casi nunca se usa sola (dos cápsulas de 400 mg cada 8 horas con el estómago vacío o con un bocadillo de baja grasa).... Read more »

Indinavir (Crixivan)

Marca comercial: Crixivan Otro(s) nombre(s): IDV, indinavir sulfate Clase de medicamento: Inhibidor de la proteasa Uso aprobado: Infección por el VIH ADVERTENCIA: El indinavir puede causar efectos secundarios graves, potencialmente... Read more »

An Overview of Crixivan (Indinavir)

in-DIN-a-veer Brand Name: Crixivan Other Name(s): IDV, indinavir sulfate Drug Class: Protease Inhibitors Approved Use: Treatment of HIV Infection WARNING: Indinavir can cause serious, life-threatening side effects. These include... Read more »

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Indinavir sulfate

Dear Doctor,I have a question about the dose of Indinavir sulfate.According to a book about HIV/AIDs treatment (Published by POZ organization), the dose of Indinavir is 800mg three time a day and they also put a remark on the dose of this medicine...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post.Indinavir (Crixivan) can be dosed either way-- without ritonavir (Norvir) boosting, the medication is dosed every 8 hours, fasting. Indinavir should not be administered twice daily without ritonavir.With ritonavir, the... Read more »

intestinal distress

Doing very well on Indinavir Sulfate and Combivir, viral count almost 0 and T-cell about 400. Getting cramps, constipation, and general upset stomach severe enough to be put in the hospital. All I was told was that I wasn't taking enough water....

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Some persons have a very hard time handling the indinavir or AZT= persistent GI complaints. Have you previously tolerated AZT and 3TC (Combivir ingredients) or indinavir (Crixivan)? The Crixivan is sometimes better tolerated when taken twice a day... Read more »

nelfinavir+indinavir, is it possible?

Nelfinavir+indinavir, is it possible? Nelfinavir+indinavir, is itpossible?...

Response from Cal Cohen, M.D., M.S.

Harvard Medical School

Yes, it's possible. Yes, it's possible. Yes, it's possible.BUT, it hasn't been tested so we wouldn't know what doses to use. Also,since nelfinavir is taken with food and indinavir is taken on an emptystomach, you'd... Read more »

pep doseage confusion Indinavir 2 or 3 times day?

Been prescribed PEP Combivir and Indinavir both at 2 doses per day.However have read here and at WHO website that Indinavir should be taken 3 times daily.Currently taking 2 times. Up dosage to three times day?many, many thanks....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,The correct dose of indinavir is 800 mg every eight hours in a fasting state (one hour before or two hours after a meal). You should also drink at least six eight-ounce glasses of water per day (48 oz) to prevent indinavir-associated kidney... Read more »

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