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Informations
about Indinavir |
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What
are Indinavir capsules? |
Indinavir
(Crixivan®)
is an antiviral drug called a protease inhibitor.
Indinavir is used to treat human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV)
infection. Indinavir may reduce the amount of HIV
in the blood and increase the number of CD4 cells
(T-cells)
in the blood.Indinavir is used in combination with
other drugs to treat the HIV virus. Indinavir will
not cure or prevent HIV infection or AIDS.
You may still develop other infections or conditions
associated with HIV. |
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What
should my health care professional know before I take
Indinavir? |
They
need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•diabetes or high blood (buy
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•hemophilia
•high blood cholesterol (buy
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•history of kidney stones
•history of pancreatitis
•liver disease
•an unusual or allergic reaction (buy
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dyes, or preservatives
•breast-feeding
•pregnancy (buy
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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. |
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What
side effects might I notice from taking Indinavir?
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Side
effects that you should report to your prescriber
or health care professional as soon as possible:
•blood in the urine
•difficulty or pain passing urine
•pain in the back (buy
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•redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of
the skin, including inside the mouth
•severe dizziness
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•yellowing of skin or eyes
•yellowing of skin or eyes
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention
(report to your prescriber or health care professional
if they continue or are bothersome):
•acid reflux
•back pain
•changes in taste
•dizziness
•drowsiness
•dry skin
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•nausea, vomiting
•stomach pain (buy
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•tiredness or weakness |
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What
should I watch for while taking Indinavir? |
Visit
your prescriber or health care professional for regular
checks on your progress. Discuss any new symptoms
with your prescriber or health care professional.
Indinavir will not cure HIV and you can still get
other illnesses or complications associated with your
disease. Taking Indinavir does not reduce the risk
of passing HIV infection to others through sexual
or blood contact. It is best to avoid sexual contact
so that you do not spread the disease to others. For
any sexual contact, use a condom. Be careful about
cuts, abrasions and other possible sources of blood
contact. Never share a needle or syringe with anyone.
Make sure to drink plenty of fluids while taking Indinavir.
Try to drink at least 6 glasses of water a day (48
ounces). If you notice pain or difficulty passing
urine, call your health care provider immediately.
Do not take antacids or didanosine, ddI, within 1
hour of taking Indinavir. Antacids may decrease the
amount of Indinavir you absorb. |
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Where
can I keep my medicine? |
Keep
out of the reach of children in a container that small
children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15-30 degrees C
(59-86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed.
Indinavir capsules are sensitive to moisture and should
remain in the original container. Throw away any unused
medicine after the expiration date. |
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additional authority and manufacturer information
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from Wikipedia.org |
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from atdn.org |
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from MedlinePlus |
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from MedicineNet.com |
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from Cancer.gov |
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