Crixivan (indinavir sulfate) is a prescription drug used in the treatment of HIV infection in adults (not recommended for anyone under 18 years old) and is used with other anti viral drugs. Crixivan works by binding to active sites on the HIV protease enzyme. Protease is an enzyme that is necessary for viral replication. Crixivan works by stopping the replication of the HIV virus. That action of stopping the replication helps keep the HIV from multiplying. Hemophiliacs treated for HIV infections with protease inhibitors may develop spontaneous bleeding episodes.
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Crixivan (indinavir sulfate) is not a cure for HIV infections. Patients may continue to develop opportunistic infections and other complications of HIV disease. Crixivan (indinavir sulfate) has not been shown to reduce the risk of transmission of HIV through sexual contact or blood contamination. Precautions: Discontinue if pancreatitis occurs or impaired liver function happens or if liver enzyme abnormalities or hepatitis is detected this medication may have to be discontinued. Dial in toll-free at Canada drugs store online if you need counseling on your prescriptions.
Crixivan (indinavir sulfate) should be taken on an empty stomach. Crixivan (indinavir sulfate) is quickly absorbed in fasting clients. If taken with a meal high in calories, fat and protein Crixivan may have a significant decrease in the amount absorbed or may have excessive amounts excreted through bowel movements. Crixivan (indinavir sulfate) needs to be taken faithfully as prescribed by your physician usually at eight hour intervals with water one to two hours before meals. If a dose is missed by less than two hours take it immediately. If you’ve missed you dose by more than two hours take the next scheduled dose, do not take a double dose. Crixivan (indinavir sulfate) may cause dizziness or drowsiness; avoid activities that require mental alertness until the drug effects are understood.
The following guidelines should be kept in mind regarding administration and storage of Crixivan (indinavir sulfate). Crixivan (indinavir sulfate) are moisture sensitive. They should be stored in the original container; keep desiccant (a substance that absorbs water) in the bottle. Keep the bottle tightly closed, protected from moisture and at room temperature of 15-30 C (59-86 F).
Some medication considerations are: reduce the dose of Crixivan (indinavir sulfate) to 600 mg every eight hours when given with delavirdine 400 mg 3 times a day. Increase dose of Crixivan (indinavir sulfate) to 1,000 mg every eight hours when taking efavirenz. When taken with rifabutin, reduce the dose of Crixivan (indinavir sulfate) to 1,000mg every eight hours.
