Indinavir

Generic name: indinavir [ in-DIN-a-veer ]
Brand name: Crixivan
Dosage form: oral capsule (200 mg; 400 mg)
Drug class:Protease inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Aug 9, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is indinavir?

Indinavir is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body.

Indinavir is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Indinavir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Indinavir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact with indinavir, and some drugs should not be used together.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use indinavir if you are allergic to it.

Some medicines can cause dangerous or life-threatening side effects when used with indinavir. Your doctor may need to change your treatment plan if you use any of the following drugs:

• alfuzosin;

• amiodarone;

• cisapride;

• sildenafil (Revatio, for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension);

• antipsychotic medicine--lurasidone, pimozide;

• ergot medicines--dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, ergonovine, methylergonovine;

• medicine to lower cholesterol--lovastatin, simvastatin; or

• sedative medicines--oral midazolam, alprazolam, triazolam.

To make sure indinavir is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• cirrhosis or other liver disease;

• kidney disease or kidney stones;

• diabetes;

• a bleeding disorder (indinavir may cause bleeding in people with hemophilia); or

• high cholesterol.

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