Indinavir : Proper Use (Crixivan)

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Indinavir (Systemic)

Brand Names : Crixivan

Indinavir | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Proper Use of This Medicine

This medicine should be taken with water on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal) or with a light meal Indinavir may also be taken with other liquids (skim milk, juice, coffee, or tea) or with a light meal (dry toast with jelly, juice, coffee with skim milk and sugar, or corn flakes with skim milk and sugar).

While you are taking indinavir, it is important that you drink extra fluids so that you will pass more urine. This will help prevent possible kidney stones. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully about how much fluid to drink. Usually you will need to drink at least 48 ounces (1.5 liters) of fluids every day during your treatment.

Take this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. Also, do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your doctor first.

Keep taking indinavir for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better.

This medicine works best when there is a constant amount in the blood. To help keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses. Also, it is best to take the doses at evenly spaced times, day and night. For example, if you are to take three doses a day, the doses should be spaced about 8 hours apart. If you need help in planning the best times to take your medicine, check with your health care professional.

Only take medicine that your doctor has prescribed specially for you. Do not share your medicine with others.

Dosing - The dose of indinavir may be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of indinavir. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The number of capsules that you take depends on the strength of the medicine.

For oral dosage form (capsules):
- For treatment of HIV infection:
  - Adults - 800 mg every eight hours.
  - Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Note:

This medicine may be taken in combination with other medicines that are used to treat HIV infection. Check with your health care professional for information and dose amounts.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Indinavir capsules are very sensitive to moisture. Keep them in their original container and leave the drying packet in the container.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

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