Viracept (Nelfinavir) 625mg

Nelfinavir, Viracept
Description: Antiretroviral, Protease Inhibitor (Anti-HIV)

CSA NA – FDA Approved – REMS (N) – Can Ship

Nelfinavir, Viracept binds HIV-1 protease and inhibits cleavage of viral Gag-Pol polyprotein precursors into individual components, all required for infectious HIV. This results in immature, noninfectious virus being produced.

HIV-1 infection

Before starting Nelfinavir, Viracept make sure your physician is aware of any allergies or medications you currently take, if you have diabetes, hemophilia A/B, hepatic impairment, are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Nelfinavir, Viracept use has been associated with rare but potentially serious adverse events such as diarrhea, fat redistribution, and immune reconstitution syndrome.

Oral: 750 mg 3 times daily or 1,250 mg twice daily with meals in combination with other antiretroviral therapies

How to Take: Follow instructions provided by physician/pharmacy label, take consistently at same times each day unless otherwise directed, store at room temperature.  Administer tablets with a meal.

You Need to Avoid:  Significant drug interactions exist, requiring dose/frequency adjustment or avoidance so avoid starting any new medications without consulting prescriber.   Do not administer with acidic food or juice (orange juice, apple juice, or applesauce) since the combination may have a bitter taste.

Diarrhea, nausea, flatulence, lymphocytopenia, decreased neutrophils

Note this is not a complete list of side effects, only the most common

1. What do I do if side effects are intolerable?
   If side effects are causing a lot of distress speak to your physician as soon as possible to discuss options.