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Mode of Action
Indinavir
Crixivan®
(indinavir sulfate)
Merck & Co. Two 400 mg capsules every eight hours Kidney stones (may be back/flank pain); elevated bilirubin level (bile pigment); rash; nausea; diarrhea. Take on empty stomach with water one hour before or two hours after eating. Drink at least six glasses (48 oz/1.5 liters) of water daily to avoid kidney stones. If stomach problems arise it may be taken with a light low fat snack. Certain drugs must be avoided due to interactions. May be combined with other protease inhibitors at a lower dose.