Do not use Invirase
You should not use this medication if you are a person with serious heart problems, severe liver disease, low blood levels of potassium or magnesium, long QT syndrome (in you or family history), or if you take a medication containing cobicistat.
Life threatening side effects may be a result if used with alfuzosin, amiodarone, cisapride, dofetilide, flecainide, lidocaine, lovastatin, midazolam, pimozide, propafenone, quinidine, rifampin, sildenafil (Revatio, for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension), simvastatin, trazodone, triazolam, or an ergot medicine such as Ergomar, Cafergot, Ergotrate, Migranal, or Methergine.
Dose adjustment/special precaution may be required
You should mention to your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, liver disease (including hepatitis B or C), a bleeding disorder called hemophilia, diabetes, or alcoholism.
Possible risks when taking Invirase
This medication may cause a serious heart rhythm problem. Watch for warning signs and contact your doctor right away if you suspect a serious heart rhythm problem (see side effects).
Since this drug is capable of affecting the immune system, you may be more at risk for developing infection. (see side effects for signs of a new infection).
Be aware
Do not use this medication alone. It must used in combination with another medication; most commonly, ritonavir.
HIV can be passed into a newborn baby if your HIV is not controlled during the time of birth; consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
Do not breastfeed if you are infected with HIV.