Generic Crixivan: An Overview
Crixivan® (
indinavir sulfate) is a prescription
AIDS and
HIV medication. It belongs to a class of medications known as protease inhibitors.
Crixivan is made by Merck & Co., Inc. It is currently under the protection of patents that prevent any generic Crixivan from being manufactured in the United States. Yet, if you search the Internet for "generic Crixivan," you may find a number of companies selling it. The fact is, these medicines may be fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous. There may be generic Crixivan available from another country, but there is really no way of knowing if you are getting genuine Crixivan or not. You should not buy any generic Crixivan until there is an approved generic available.
When Will Generic Crixivan Be Available?
The first patent for Crixivan currently expires in May 2012. This is the earliest possible date that a generic version of Crixivan could become available. However, there are other circumstances that could come up to extend the exclusivity period of the medication beyond 2012. This could include such things as other patents for specific
Crixivan uses or lawsuits. Once Crixivan goes off patent, there may be several companies that will manufacture a generic Crixivan drug.
Is Indinavir a Generic Crixivan?
The answer is no. Indinavir is the active ingredient in Crixivan but is not a generic version of the medication. What can be confusing is that, oftentimes, the active ingredient of any drug is referred to as the "generic name." The generic name is different from a generic version of a medicine. In order for there to be a generic version of a medicine, the original medicine must have gone off patent and another company besides the original manufacturer must make the product.
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