What is Viracept?
Viracept (nelfinavir) is a prescription treatment that works with other HIV-1 treatments to fight HIV-1 infection. HIV-1 is the virus that causes AIDS.
Do not administer Viracept to children younger than 2 years of age. Take Viracept exactly as your doctor prescribes and never take it on its own. Always take this medication with other HIV-1 treatments.
Before you start Viracept, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, diabetes, or hemophilia. If you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding, talk to your doctor right away. Viracept can affect your baby and may pass into breast milk.
Viracept may also make some birth control methods less effective. Ask your doctor about safer alternatives while taking Viracept.
Make sure to tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal products you take. Some of them may not work well with Viracept. Do not start or stop any treatment without asking your doctor first.
Viracept gives your body strong support in fighting HIV-1, but you need to use it correctly and with care.
How Does Viracept Work?
Viracept works by blocking an enzyme called HIV-1 protease. This enzyme helps the virus multiply in the body.
When Viracept stops this enzyme from working, the virus cannot make new copies of itself properly. This helps lower the amount of HIV in the blood, giving the immune system a better chance to fight infections.
Viracept Dosage Information and Administration
Viracept is a prescription treatment used with other drugs for managing HIV-1 infection.
Consult your doctor to determine the appropriate Viracept dosage and usage instructions to achieve the best results.
Dosage Form and Strengths of Viracept
Viracept comes in the following forms and strengths:
- Viracept 250 mg tablets
- Viracept 625 mg tablets
- Viracept Oral Powder
Viracept Administration
Follow these guidelines for correct Viracept administration:
- Take Viracept exactly as your doctor tells you.
- Always take Viracept with a meal.
- Adults and teens (13 years and older) may take:
- 1250 mg twice daily (five 250 mg tablets or two 625 mg tablets), or
- 750 mg three times daily (three 250 mg tablets)
- Children (2 to under 13 years old) should take:
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- 45 – 55 mg/kg twice daily, or
- 25 – 35 mg/kg three times daily
- Use the oral powder or dissolve tablets in water if the child cannot swallow tablets.
- Do not mix the powder with acidic juices, such as orange or apple juice.
- If using powder, mix it with water, milk, formula, soy milk, or supplements.
- Drink the full mixture right away. If not used immediately, store in a refrigerator and use within 6 hours.
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take two doses at once.
Viracept Side Effects
Viracept may cause both common and serious side effects. Some people may experience mild problems like diarrhea, nausea, or gas, while others may have more serious issues like high blood sugar, changes in body fat, or increased bleeding in those with hemophilia.
Common Side Effects
Adults and teens may experience:
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Rash
- Gas or bloating
Children (2 to under 13 years old) may experience:
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Low white blood cell count
- Loss of appetite
- Stomach pain
Severe Side Effects
Some Viracept side effects can be serious and need immediate medical attention:
- High blood sugar or new or worse diabetes (watch for more thirst or frequent urination)
- Increased bleeding in people with hemophilia
- Changes in body fat (extra fat in the upper back, neck, chest, or belly; fat loss in arms, legs, or face)
- Immune reconstitution syndrome (your immune system may become more active and cause symptoms from hidden infections)
Warnings and Precautions for Viracept
Before taking Viracept, it is important to know about possible risks. Viracept can interact with other treatments, affect people with certain health conditions, and cause serious side effects.
Follow your doctor’s advice before taking Viracept as it may affect some of the medications you are taking or might have an adverse effects on you.
- Some treatments can interact with Viracept and cause serious or even life-threatening side effects. Your doctor should review all the treatments you take before and during Viracept use.
- Viracept can raise the levels of other treatments in the blood or reduce their effect when taken with certain drugs. This may lead to harmful side effects or loss of HIV control.
- People with moderate or severe liver problems should not take Viracept, because it may worsen liver function.
- Viracept oral powder contains phenylalanine, which can be harmful to people with phenylketonuria.
- Some people who take Viracept may develop high blood sugar or diabetes. Others may see their diabetes get worse and may need to change their diabetes treatment.
- People with hemophilia may have more bleeding problems while taking Viracept. Extra care or treatments, such as factor VIII, might be needed.
- Some people may see changes in body fat while taking Viracept. These changes can include more fat in the upper back, chest, or belly, and less fat in the arms, legs, or face. The long-term effects are still not known.
- When the immune system starts to recover with HIV treatment, it may react to infections that were hidden in the body. This can lead to inflammation and the development of new symptoms.
- In some cases, people have developed autoimmune problems like Graves’ disease, muscle inflammation, or Guillain-Barre syndrome after starting HIV treatment. These issues may appear months after treatment begins.
Viracept Drug Interactions
Viracept can interact with many other treatments, which may increase the risk of side effects or reduce how well Viracept or the other drugs work.
Some drugs may need dose adjustments or should not be used with Viracept.
- Delavirdine (reverse transcriptase inhibitor)
- Nevirapine (reverse transcriptase inhibitor)
- Didanosine (reverse transcriptase inhibitor)
- Indinavir (protease inhibitor)
- Ritonavir (protease inhibitor)
- Saquinavir (protease inhibitor)
- Warfarin (anticoagulant)
- Carbamazepine (anticonvulsant)
- Phenobarbital (anticonvulsant)
- Phenytoin (anticonvulsant)
- Trazodone (antidepressant)
- Colchicine (antigout)
- Rifabutin (antimycobacterial)
- Bosentan (endothelin receptor antagonist)
- Lipitor (atorvastatin)
- Crestor (rosuvastatin)
- Cyclosporine (immunosuppressant)
- Tacrolimus (immunosuppressant)
- Sirolimus (immunosuppressant)
- Salmeterol (inhaled beta agonist)
- Flonase (fluticasone)
- Azithromycin (macrolide antibiotic)
- Methadone (narcotic analgesic)
- Ethinyl estradiol (hormonal contraceptive)
- Norethindrone (hormonal contraceptive)
- Viagra (sildenafil)
- Levitra (vardenafil)
- Cialis (tadalafil)
- Omeprazole (proton pump inhibitor)
- Seroquel (quetiapine)
Alternative Medications to Viracept
Some patients may need a different option if Viracept is not the right fit for them due to side effects, drug interactions, or personal health needs. There are other treatments available that also help manage HIV infection.
Consult the following alternatives with your doctors before changing your medication:
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