Crixivan Drug Information

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Crixivan is a medication that is commonly prescribed for treating HIV and AIDS. This article on the eMedTV site explains what you should know before taking Crixivan, describes how the drug works, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Common Crixivan side effects may include back pain, nausea, and vomiting. Besides common side effects, this eMedTV resource also lists rare but potentially serious problems that require medical attention, such as kidney stones and high blood sugar.

Crixivan is used for treating HIV and AIDS in adults only. This article from the eMedTV archives discusses possible off-label Crixivan uses and offers a more in-depth look at how the medication works to prevent HIV from multiplying.

For the treatment of HIV or AIDS, the recommended Crixivan dosage is 800 mg every eight hours. This eMedTV Web page explains why Crixivan dosing may be lower for some people and offers a list of tips on how and when to take the medication.

Medicines that may cause negative Crixivan drug interactions include imozide, efavirenz, and nevirapine. This eMedTV page contains a more detailed list of drugs that may interact with Crixivan and describes the possible effects of mixing these drugs.

It is not known whether Crixivan can safely be taken by people with kidney disease. This eMedTV page includes other Crixivan warnings and precautions regarding the safety of the medication and lists possible side effects that may occur with the drug.

Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are possible symptoms of a Crixivan overdose. This article from the eMedTV Web site lists other symptoms that have been reported with a Crixivan overdose and describes the treatment options that are available.

Crixivan may not be safe for use during pregnancy. As this eMedTV resource explains, clinical studies on Crixivan and pregnancy show that the drug increased the risk of jaundice and extra rib growth (in newborns) when it was given to pregnant animals.

Most women taking Crixivan should avoid breastfeeding. This segment from the eMedTV library provides more information about Crixivan and breastfeeding, and explains why it is recommended that women with HIV or AIDS avoid breastfeeding in general.

At this time, there are no generic versions of Crixivan licensed for sale. This part of the eMedTV library further explains when generic Crixivan products may become available and describes the difference between a generic drug and its "generic name."