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Brand: Viracept
Nelfinavir, sold under the brand name Viracept, is an antiretroviral medication used in combination with other medications to treat HIV/AIDS. It belongs to a class of drugs called protease inhibitors, which work by blocking the action of the HIV protease enzyme, preventing the virus from replicating. Nelfinavir is administered orally.
Used in combination with other antiretroviral medications to treat HIV/AIDS.
Outcome:
Decreased nelfinavir levels
Mechanism:
Induction of CYP3A4
Outcome:
Increased alprazolam levels
Mechanism:
CYP3A4 inhibition
Outcome:
Slightly decreased nelfinavir absorption
Mechanism:
Increased gastric pH
Most likely new formulation: extended-release formulation (2025, 30% confidence)
Based on historical usage patterns and current clinical guidelines, there is a low (<5%) likelihood of a change in FDA regulatory status in the next 5 years.
Protease Inhibitor, Antiretroviral
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