Nelfinavir Mesylate For HIV/AIDS

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Nelfinavir is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat HIV and AIDS in both adults and children. This eMedTV segment describes the effects of nelfinavir, explains when and how to take the medicine, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Gas, nausea, and diarrhea are some of the most common side effects of nelfinavir. This eMedTV Web page lists other possible nelfinavir side effects, including less common but potentially serious side effects that require immediate medical attention.

Nelfinavir is used for treating HIV and AIDS in adults and children as young as two years old. This part of the eMedTV Web site explains how the drug works to help prevent HIV from multiplying and discusses possible off-label nelfinavir uses.

The recommended nelfinavir dose for adults is either 1250 mg twice daily or 750 mg three times daily. This eMedTV resource also covers nelfinavir dosing for children and offers information on how and when you should take the medication.

Nevirapine, birth control pills, and statins may cause drug interactions with nelfinavir. This eMedTV page offers a more complete list of medicines that may interact negatively with nelfinavir and describes the possible effects of these interactions.

Missing nelfinavir doses may increase the risk of the virus becoming resistant to HIV medications. This eMedTV article contains more precautions and warnings with nelfinavir, including important information on who should not take the HIV medicine.