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Viracept

By Mark Cichocki, R.N., About.com

Created: October 11, 2007

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Definition:
A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved protease inhibitor for the treatment of HIV infection. The drug was approved March 14, 1997. This drug is used as part of an HIV medication regimen in children and adults over the age of 2 years old.

Protease Inhibitor Fact Sheets

Viracept (nelfinavir) Fact Sheet

Protease Inhibitor Guide

Also Known As:
Nelfinavir
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