Once HIV has infected a cell and made copies of itself, it uses an enzyme called protease to process itself correctly so it can be released from the cell to infect other cells. Protease inhibitors work by blocking that enzyme.
Approved adult dosing
two 400 mg capsules Crixivan + one 100 mg capsule Norvir, two times a day
Morning
Crixivan
+
Norvir
Evening
Crixivan
+
Norvir
two 400 mg capsules Crixivan + two 100 mg capsules Norvir, two times a day
Morning
Crixivan
+
Norvir
Evening
Crixivan
+
Norvir
two 400 mg capsules Crixivan, every 8 hours
6AM
Crixivan
2PM
Crixivan
10PM
Crixivan
Notes on taking this medication
Take on an empty stomach 2 hours after or 1 hour before meal
When boosted with Norvir, Crixivan can be taken with food
Drink 6-8 glasses of water per day to reduce risk of kidney stones
Crixivan interacts with many other drugs; persons using Crixivan with those drugs may need an adjustment to their dose of Crixivan or the other drugs; consult your medical provider
Side effects
Kidney stones; flank or back pain
Nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; headache
Abnormal accumulation of body fat
Increased blood sugar
Elevations in cholesterol and triglycerides
Liver inflammation and increased liver enzyme levels
This information is not meant to substitute for advice from your medical provider or pharmacist. If you have any questions about your medication dosing, talk to your medical provider or pharmacist.