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Indinavir

An HIV protease inhibitor taken with other antiretrovirals to treat HIV infection.

Clinical information

Common uses

HIV infection, in combination therapy

Cautions

many medicines are dangerous taken with it — check first
kidney stones can occur
raised bilirubin can occur

Interactions

lovastatin, simvastatin (contraindicated — muscle damage risk)
amiodarone, pimozide, cisapride, ergot medicines (contraindicated)
oral midazolam, triazolam, alprazolam (contraindicated)
rifampicin and St John's wort (avoid — make it ineffective)
sildenafil-type drugs (strict dose limits)
grapefruit juice (lowers indinavir levels)

Pregnancy: not recommended in pregnancy

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, Crixivan (indinavir) label, setid 83aeddf8-6fed-487c-858b-2240f0a0e8af (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations1

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Indinavir	Oral Liquid	400mg	—	restricted