Do not use Viracept (nelfinavir)
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to nelfinavir or if you have moderate to severe liver disease.
This medication is not approved for anyone under the age of 2 years old.
Dose adjustment or special precautions may be required
Tell your doctor if you are taking alfuzosin; pimozide; rifampin; sildenafil (Revatio for pulmonary arterial hypertension); St. John's wort; lovastatin or simvastatin; dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, ergonovine, or methylergonovine; amiodarone or quinidine; or oral midazolam, or triazolam.
To ensure this medication is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, a bleeding disorder, or high cholesterol. Tell your doctor about any other medical conditions you may also have.
Risks
Serious drug interactions can occur when mixed with this drug. Before starting treatment, tell your doctor about all medications you are currently taking.
This medication is not expected to harm an unborn child however that does not mean it is not possible. If you are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant, it is safest to let your doctor know. You may have your name added to a registry list to track the effects of nelfinavir on your baby.
Nelfinavir can cause a decrease in effectiveness in birth control pills. Use a non-hormonal method of birth control while being treated with Viracept.
You should not breast feed a child when infected with HIV. HIV can be passed into infants through breast milk.