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Nelfinavir
Latest prescription information about Nelfinavir. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Nelfinavir
Pronunciation : nel fin' a veer
Trade Name(s):
India- Nelvir, Emnel, Nelfin, Nel, Neivex, Nelfin FC. International- Viracept. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity, and Co-administration with Alfuzosin, Amiodarone, Quinidine, Dihydroergotamine, Ergonovine, Ergotamine, Methylergonovine, Pimozide, Midazolam, Triazolam.
When it is to be taken : Adults: PO- The recommended dose is 1250 mg (five 250 mg tablets or two 625 mg tablets) twice daily or 750 mg (three 250 mg tablets) three times daily. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes, liver disease, blood clot problems, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may increase/decrease body fat, monitor cholesterol level regularly while taking this medication. Side Effects : Most Common- Diarrhea, nausea, flatulence and rash. Body as a Whole- Abdominal pain, accidental injury, allergic reaction, weakness, back pain, fever, headache, malaise, pain and redistribution/accumulation of body fat Gastrointestinal- Loss of appetite, indigestion, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver inflammation, mouth ulceration, inflammation of pancreas and vomiting. Blood- Anemia, decrease in white blood cell and platelet counts. Metabolic- Increased liver enzyme levels, increase or decrease in cholesterol/sugar/urea in blood, dehydration and abnormal liver function tests. Musculoskeletal - Muscle/joint pain, joint inflammation and muscle cramps/pain/weakness. Central Nervous System - Anxiety, depression, dizziness, emotional lability, overactive, sleeplessness, migraine, tingling, epilepsy, sleep disorder, drowsiness and suicidal thoughts. Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing and inflammation of pharynx/nose/sinus. Skin- Skin inflammation/infections, rash, itching, sweating and hives. Eye and ENT - Eye inflammation. Genitourinary- Kidney stones, sexual dysfunction and urine abnormality. *Follow the instructions carefully. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature (15° to 30°C). |
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