What is Crixivan: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Crixivan

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Moisture might damage the capsules. Keep them in the original container and leave the drying packet in the container.

• Drink extra fluids so you will urinate more often and help prevent kidney problems.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Missed dose: If you miss by less than 2 hours, take your medicine as soon as you can. If you miss by more than 2 hours, wait and take your next regular dose at the regular time, and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Take this medicine with water on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. It may also be taken with other nonfat liquids (including skim milk, juice, coffee, or tea) or with a light, nonfat meal (including toast with jelly or corn flakes with skim milk and sugar).

• Do not stop using this medicine without checking first with your doctor. If you stop the medicine even briefly, the virus may become harder to treat. Contact your doctor or pharmacist when your supply is running low so you do not run out.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Indinavir is used together with other medicines to treat HIV infection. Take all of the medicines your doctor has prescribed at the right time of day and in the correct order. Do not stop using your medicine unless your doctor tells you to.

• Missed dose: If you miss by less than 2 hours, take your medicine as soon as you can. If you miss by more than 2 hours, wait and take your next regular dose at the regular time, and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Do not stop using this medicine without checking first with your doctor. If you stop the medicine even briefly, the virus may become harder to treat. Contact your doctor or pharmacist when your supply is running low so you do not run out.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Moisture might damage the capsules. Keep them in the original container and leave the drying packet in the container.

• Drink extra fluids so you will urinate more often and help prevent kidney problems.

• Indinavir is used together with other medicines to treat HIV infection. Take all of the medicines your doctor has prescribed at the right time of day and in the correct order. Do not stop using your medicine unless your doctor tells you to.

• Take this medicine with water on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. It may also be taken with other nonfat liquids (including skim milk, juice, coffee, or tea) or with a light, nonfat meal (including toast with jelly or corn flakes with skim milk and sugar).

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

What to do if you miss a dose of Crixivan

Crixivan contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to indinavir.

Crixivan warnings

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Do not breastfeed. You can spread HIV or AIDS to your baby through your breast milk.

• This medicine will not keep you from giving HIV to others. Always practice safe sex, even if your partner also has HIV. Do not share needles or other items that may have blood or body fluids on them.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of kidney stones or gallstonesHemolytic anemiaLiver problemsHigh blood sugar levels, a problem that could become permanent

• Your immune system may get stronger when you start taking an HIV medicine. Infections that were hidden in your body, such as pneumonia or tuberculosis, might start to have symptoms. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your health.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you have kidney disease, liver disease (including cirrhosis, hepatitis), diabetes, or hemophilia.

Crixivan interactions

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• This medicine will not keep you from giving HIV to others. Always practice safe sex, even if your partner also has HIV. Do not share needles or other items that may have blood or body fluids on them.

• Your immune system may get stronger when you start taking an HIV medicine. Infections that were hidden in your body, such as pneumonia or tuberculosis, might start to have symptoms. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your health.

• If you also take didanosine, take it at least 1 hour before or after you take indinavir.

• Do not use this medicine if you also use alfuzosin, alprazolam, amiodarone, cisapride, dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, lovastatin, lurasidone, methylergonovine, midazolam, pimozide, sildenafil, simvastatin, St John's wort, or triazolam.

• Many other drugs can interact with indinavir. Make sure your doctor knows about all other medicines you are using.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.