Indinavir Sulfate for HIV/AIDS

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Indinavir is a prescription medicine that is approved for treating HIV and AIDS in adults. This page on the eMedTV site describes the effects of indinavir, explains how the drug works, and lists possible side effects that may occur during treatment.

Potential indinavir side effects include fever, cough, and nausea. This eMedTV page lists some of the most common side effects of indinavir, as well as less common but potentially serious side effects that require immediate medical attention.

Indinavir is used for the treatment of HIV and AIDS in adults. This portion of the eMedTV archives describes how the medication works to prevent HIV from multiplying and explains whether there are any off-label indinavir uses.

The usual indinavir dosage for adults is 800 mg every eight hours. As this eMedTV page explains, however, indinavir dosing may be lowered for certain people (such as those with liver disease or who are taking drugs that may interact with indinavir).

Statins, pimozide, and trazodone are some of the medicines that may cause drug interactions with indinavir. This eMedTV article explains what may happen if drugs interact with indinavir and lists other medicines that can cause a negative interaction.

Missing indinavir doses can increase the chance of the virus becoming resistant to HIV drugs. This eMedTV article provides other precautions and warnings with indinavir, including a list of side effects or complications that may occur with the drug.