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Side effect(s) of Indinavir


Review the side-effects of Indinavir as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Heart
- Chest pain, blood supply disorder and heart attack.

   Central Nervous System
- Headache, dizziness, fatigue, general discomfort, drowsiness, oral tingling and depression.

   Skin
- Itching, rash, redness of the skin, Stevens Johnson syndrome, darkening of skin or nail, hair loss, ingrown toenails and nail infection.

   Eye and ENT
- Taste perversion.

   Gastrointestinal
- Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, acid regurgitation, loss of appetite, diarrhea, increased appetite, upset stomach and abdominal distension.

   Genitourinary
- Kidney stones, absence of urine, kidney insufficiency, kidney failure, pus in urine, interstitial nephritis sometimes with indinavir crystal deposits and crystals in urine.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Indinavir

Indinavir(Crixivan) generic is a protease inhibitor, prescribed for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in adults that slow the spread of HIV infection in the body. It works by blocking the growth of HIV.


Trade Names for Indinavir

India :


International :


Crixivan
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