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Drug Dosing Toolkit

Viracept (nelfinavir)

Type of Drug: Protease Inhibitor (PI)

Approved adult dosing

two 625 mg tablets, two times a day

  • Morning

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    Viracept 625 mg

  • Evening

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    Viracept 625 mg

five 250 mg tablets, two times a day

  • Morning

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    Viracept 250 mg

  • Evening

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    Viracept 250 mg

three 250 mg tablets, three times a day

  • Morning

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    Viracept 250 mg

  • Noon

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    Viracept 250 mg

  • Evening

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    Viracept 250 mg

Notes on taking this medication

  • Must take with a meal
  • Viracept interacts with certain other drugs; persons using Viracept with those drugs may need an adjustment to their dose of Viracept or the other drugs; consult your medical provider

Side effects

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea; vomiting
  • Liver inflammation and increased liver enzyme levels
  • Elevations in cholesterol and triglycerides
  • Abnormal accumulation of body fat

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