Warnings


What may interact with Viracept?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-amiodarone
-cisapride
-eplerenone
-lovastatin
-lurasidone
-medicines for headaches like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine
-midazolam
-omeprazole
-pimozide
-quinidine
-ranolazine
-red yeast rice
-rifampin
-rifapentine
-simvastatin
-St. John''s wort
-triazolam

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-azithromycin
-birth control pills or patch
-cyclosporine
-dofetilide
-fluticasone
-medicines for cholesterol like atorvastatin, fluvastatin, rosuvastin
-medicines for erectile dysfunction like sildenafil
-medicines for seizures
-methadone
-other medicines for HIV
-rifabutin
-sirolimus
-tacrolimus
-trazodone

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Viracept?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-diabetes
-hemophilia
-liver disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to nelfinavir, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Viracept?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Discuss any new symptoms with your doctor. You will need to have important blood work done while on this medicine.

HIV is spread to others through sexual or blood contact. Talk to your doctor about how to stop the spread of HIV.

Birth control pills may not work properly while you are taking this medicine. Talk to your doctor about using an extra method of birth control. Women who can still have children must use a reliable form of barrier contraception, like a condom or diaphragm.

This medicine may increase blood sugar. Ask your healthcare provider if changes in diet or medicines are needed if you have diabetes.

This medicine contains a chemical that may increase your risk of cancer. Pregnant women and children may need to use a different HIV medicine. Women should inform their doctor if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. Talk to your health care professional or pharmacist for more information.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.