Lexiva Drug Information

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Lexiva is a medicine that is often used as part of an HIV "cocktail" for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV resource describes the effects of Lexiva, explains when and how to take the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Vomiting, fatigue, and headaches are some of the most commonly reported Lexiva side effects. This eMedTV segment lists other side effects that have been reported with Lexiva, including serious side effects that require immediate medical attention.

Lexiva is used for preventing HIV from multiplying and spreading to uninfected cells in the body. This eMedTV Web page discusses Lexiva uses in more detail (including possible off-label uses) and explains how the drug works for treating HIV and AIDS.

Adults who have taken protease inhibitors before usually take Lexiva 700 mg with Norvir 100 mg twice daily. This eMedTV page also offers Lexiva dosage guidelines for adults who have never taken protease inhibitors and describes dosing for children.

Calcium channel blockers, paroxetine, and warfarin may cause negative Lexiva drug interactions. As this eMedTV article explains, these interactions can reduce the effectiveness of the drugs or increase your risk for dangerous side effects.

Lexiva may cause skin rashes in some people. This eMedTV page lists other side effects that may occur with Lexiva. Warnings and precautions regarding the safety of taking the drug if you have certain medical conditions are also included.

A Lexiva overdose may cause increased liver enzymes. This article from the eMedTV archives further describes the possible effects of a Lexiva overdose, including factors that may affects symptoms and the various treatment options that are available.

According to animal studies, Lexiva may not be safe for use during pregnancy. This part of the eMedTV Web site offers more information on Lexiva and pregnancy, and describes the problems that occurred when the drug was given to pregnant rabbits.

Women taking Lexiva should avoid breastfeeding to help prevent transmitting HIV to their babies. This eMedTV Web page offers a more in-depth look at Lexiva and breastfeeding, and further explains the risks of nursing if you have HIV or AIDS.

Generic Lexiva products will not be available until December 2017 at the earliest. This eMedTV Web page lists possible factors that may extend the exclusivity period of Lexiva beyond 2017 and explains the risks of buying "generic" Lexiva today.