Generic for Crixivan for Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection.- Drug Information

Generic Name - Indinavir

Category - HIV/AIDS, Anti-Virals

Indications

Treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection.
Generic Crixivan is indicated in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Indinavir (Generic Crixivan) is in a category of HIV medicines called protease inhibitors. HIV causes the immune system to break down so that it can no longer fight off other infections.This leads to the fatal disease known as acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Generic Crixivan being a prolease inhibitor, works by interfering with an important step in the virus's reproductive cycle. Generic Crixivan can only reduce the amount of virus available to infect cells and cannot eliminate the ones already present in the body.

Generic for Crixivan Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Crixivan is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Crixivan should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Diabetes or high blood sugar
Hemophilia
High blood cholesterol, lipids or triglycerides
History of kidney stones
History of pancreatitis
Liver disease

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Crixivan.It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Amiodarone
Astemizole
Aripiprazole
Ergotamine
Defetilide
Cyclosporine
Cisapride

Generic for Crixivan Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericCrixivan
Like most medications, Generic Crixivan can cause some temporary side effects. It is pertinent to note that Generic Crixivan side effects cannot be anticipated.If they continue it is imperative that you contact your doctor immediately.

The most common Side Effects of Generic Crixivan are acid reflux, back pain, changes in taste, dizziness, drowsiness, dry skin, headache, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting.

Some of the most serious Generic Crixivan side Effects include blood in the urine, Difficulty or pain passing urine, pain in the back or kidney, redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, severe dizziness, skin rash and unusual tiredness.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Crixivan.
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Crixivan for Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is 800 mg (two 400-mg capsules) orally every 8 hours. The dosage is the same whether Generic Crixivan is used alone or in combination with other antiretroviral agents. Generic Crixivan must be taken at intervals of 8 hours.

Generic for Crixivan Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Crixivan side Effects include blood in the urine, Difficulty or pain passing urine, pain in the back or kidney, redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, severe dizziness, skin rash and unusual tiredness.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Crixivan.

Generic for Crixivan and Pregnancy

Studies do not indicate whether Generic Crixivan may cause injury to the fetus.Hence, if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant tell your doctor immediately.

Generic for Crixivan and Breastfeeding

Generic Crixivan appears in breast milk and can infect a nursing infant. To prevent transmission of the virus to uninfected babies, it isrecommended that HIV-positive mothers not breastfeed.

Generic for Crixivan and Pediatric

Use of Generic Crixivan by pediatric patients is more likely to cause kidney stones in children than in adults. Therefore, do talk to your doctor and seek medical opinion.

Generic for Crixivan and Geriatric

Use of Generic Crixivan for an elderly patient should be cautious, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal or cardiac function and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.

Note

The above information about Generic Crixivan serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment.Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.