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The brand name is Crixivan. The active ingredient is not specified in the Description section. This drug is described as an antiretroviral medicine. The formulation, dosage strengths, and route of administration are not provided.

How should I use this medication?

Take this medication by mouth with a full glass of water. Take it on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after food. You may also take it with a light meal, like dry toast with jelly, juice, and coffee with skim milk and sugar; or corn flakes, skim milk, and sugar. For your therapy to work as well as possible, take each dose exactly as prescribed on the prescription label. Do not skip doses. Skipping doses can make the HIV virus resistant to this and other medications. Keep taking this therapy unless your care team tells you to stop.

Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose by more than 2 hours, wait and take the next dose at the regular time. But, if you miss a dose by less than 2 hours, take your missed dose right away. Then take your next dose at the regular time. Do not take double or extra doses.

Where should I keep my medication?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

Store between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from moisture. Keep the container tightly closed. Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.

To get rid of medications that are no longer wanted or have expired:

• Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
• If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, empty the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substances. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
• blood in the urine
• breathing problems
• dark urine
• dizziness
• general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms
• light-colored stools
• loss of appetite, nausea
• pain in the lower back or side
• pain when urinating
• signs and symptoms of high blood sugar such as being more thirsty or hungry or having to urinate more than normal. You may also feel very tired or have blurry vision
• redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
• right upper belly pain
• unusually weak or tired
• yellowing of the eyes or skin

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• diarrhea
• nausea, vomiting
• stomach pain
• weight gain around waist, back, or thinning of face, arms, legs

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• Diabetes
• Hemophilia
• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• An unusual or allergic reaction to indinavir, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• Breast-feeding
• Pregnancy or recent attempts to get pregnant

What may interact with this medication?

Do not take this medication with any of the following:

• Alprazolam
• Amiodarone
• Astemizole
• Atazanavir
• Cisapride
• Conivaptan
• Lurasidone
• Medications for headaches, such as dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine
• Medications for high cholesterol, such as cerivastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin
• Midazolam
• Naloxegol
• Pimozide
• Ranolazine
• Rifampin
• Rifapentine
• Red yeast rice
• St. John's wort
• Triazolam

This medication may also interact with the following:

• Atorvastatin
• Carbamazepine
• Clarithromycin
• Cyclosporine
• Dexamethasone
• Fluticasone
• Medications for blood pressure, such as amlodipine, felodipine, nifedipine
• Medications for depression, anxiety, or mental health disorders
• Medications for erectile dysfunction
• Medications for fungal infections, such as ketoconazole and itraconazole
• Medications for irregular heartbeat, such as dofetilide, lidocaine, quinidine
• Other medications for HIV
• Phenytoin
• Phenobarbital
• Rifabutin
• Sirolimus
• Tacrolimus

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medication?

Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Discuss any new symptoms with your care team. You will need to have important blood work done while taking this medication.

HIV is spread to others through sexual or blood contact. Talk to your care team about how to stop the spread of HIV.

Estrogen and/or progestin hormones may not work as well while you are taking this medication. If you are using these hormones for contraception, talk to your care team about using a second type of contraception. A barrier contraceptive, such as a condom or diaphragm, is recommended.

This medication may increase blood sugar. The risk may be higher in patients who already have diabetes. Ask your care team what you can do to lower your risk of diabetes while taking this medication.

This medication may cause kidney stones. To help avoid kidney stones, drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Adults should drink at least six 8-ounce glasses of liquids (preferably water) throughout the day, every day. Call your care team if you notice pain or difficulty passing urine.