Indinavir Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Indinavir, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Indinavir brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Indinavir

Pronunciation : in-DIN-a-veer

ICD Code : Y41.5 Therapeutic Classification : Antiretroviral Agents

Brand Names or Trade Names of Indinavir

India :

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International :

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Why is Indinavir Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a protease inhibitor, prescribed for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in adults that slow the spread of HIV infection in the body. It works by blocking the growth of HIV.

When should Indinavir not be taken? (Contraindications)

♦ Contraindicated in patients with severe liver damage and hypersensitivity.
It should not be co-administered with ovastatin, or simvastatin.

What is the dosage of Indinavir?

PO- The recommended dose is 800 mg 8 hourly orally.

How should Indinavir be taken?

It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, on an empty stomach.

What are the warnings and precautions for Indinavir?

• 1 hour time interval should be there in between didanosine and indinavir.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of hemophilia or kidney or liver disease, alcohol abuse, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, kidney stones, urinary problems, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• It does not stop the spread of HIV to others; avoid sexual contact, sharing of needles, or injection supplies.

• It may affect blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly.

What are the side effects of Indinavir?

Heart - Chest pain, blood supply disorder and heart attack.
Central Nervous System - Headache, dizziness, fatigue, general discomfort, drowsiness, oral tingling and depression.
Skin - Itching, rash, redness of the skin, Stevens Johnson syndrome, darkening of skin or nail, hair loss, ingrown toenails and nail infection.
Eye and ENT - Taste perversion.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, acid regurgitation, loss of appetite, diarrhea, increased appetite, upset stomach and abdominal distension.
Genitourinary - Kidney stones, absence of urine, kidney insufficiency, kidney failure, pus in urine, interstitial nephritis sometimes with indinavir crystal deposits and crystals in urine.