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Indinavir
INFORMATION ABOUT INDINAVIR
Indinavir Uses
Indinavir is used in the treatment of HIV infection.
How Indinavir works
Indinavir is an anti-HIV medication. It works by interfering with an enzyme (protease), which is required by HIV-infected cells to make new viruses. This stops the production of new viruses.
Common side effects of Indinavir
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Kidney stone, Abdominal pain, Urolithiasis, Acid regurgitation
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
Dr. Subita Alagh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Lalit Kanodia
MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated
28 Mar 2025 | 05:40 AM (UTC)
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Medicine brands for Indinavir
Indivan
₹565 to ₹565
Cipla Ltd
1 variant(s)
Indease
₹241 to ₹241
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
1 variant(s)
Virodin
₹360 to ₹360
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
1 variant(s)
Indivex
₹675 to ₹675
Veritaz Healthcare Ltd
1 variant(s)
Expert advice for Indinavir
  • Indinavir should be taken at least 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Indinavir should be taken with food.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Do not take antacids an hour before or two hours after taking Indinavir.
  • It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with this medicine.
  • Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.