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indinavir sulfate

indinavir sulfate (CRIXIVAN) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 protease inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — indinavir sulfate
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

indinavir sulfate (CRIXIVAN) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 protease inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN indinavir sulfate
Brand CRIXIVAN
Mechanism Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 protease inhibitor
Target Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 protease
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 protease inhibitor

Primary target: Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 protease

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is indinavir sulfate?

indinavir sulfate (CRIXIVAN) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 protease inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for indinavir sulfate?

CRIXIVAN is a marketed brand name for indinavir sulfate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of indinavir sulfate?

indinavir sulfate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.