Nelfinavir Mesylate Oral - Nelfinavir Oral Powder Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Nelfinavir Mesylate Oral
• Viracept
• nell-FIN-uh-veer

Medicinal Applications

• This medication belongs to a class of drugs called protease inhibitors and is used in combination with other drugs to treat HIV infection.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Possible Side Effects

• The majority of side effects were mild.
• Diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, dizziness or gas might occur.
• If these continue or are bothersome, notify your doctor.
• Unlikely, but report any of the following effects.

Usage Instructions

• Take exactly as directed with a meal or light snack.
• The powder may be mixed with a small amount of water, milk, formula, soy formula, soy milk or diet supplement.
• Once mixed, drink the entire mixture to receive the full dose.
• Mixture with acidic food or juice (for example, orange juice, apple juice or apple sauce) is not recommended since a bitter taste may result.
• Use the powder mixture immediately after preparation.
• Otherwise, store the mixture in the refrigerator and use within 6 hours.
• Do not heat the mixed dose once it has been prepared.
• Note.

Drug Interactions

• This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Read Before Using Nelfinavir Mesylate Oral (precautions)

• Before taking this drug, tell your doctor if you have.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Nelfinavir Mesylate Oral Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication does not cure HIV infection.
• Patients treated with nelfinavir may continue to acquire "opportunistic" infections associated with HIV.
• This medication also does not prevent transmission of HIV to others through sexual contact or blood.
• Do not share this medication with others.

Nelfinavir Mesylate Oral Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Once mixed, use nelfinavir powder immediately.
• Otherwise, store the powder mixture in the refrigerator and use within 6 hours.