Betaxolol ophthalmic and Indinavir Sulfate

• Generic Name: betaxolol ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Betoptic S, Betoptic

Betaxolol is a beta-blocker that reduces pressure inside the eye.

Betaxolol ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.

Betaxolol ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: indinavir
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Crixivan

Treatment of HIV infection in adults, adolescents, and pediatric patients; used in conjunction with other antiretrovirals.

Experts state indinavir not recommended for initial treatment regimens in antiretroviral-naive adults and adolescents because of inconvenient dosing regimen, fluid requirements, and toxicities (e.g., nephrolithiasis, crystalluria).

Indinavir with low-dose ritonavir (ritonavir-boosted indinavir) not recommended for initial therapy in antiretroviral-naive adults and adolescents because of fluid requirements and toxicities (e.g., nephrolithiasis, crystalluria).

Indinavir (with or without low-dose ritonavir) not recommended for initial treatment regimens in antiretroviral-naive pediatric patients because of high incidence of hematuria, sterile leukocyturia, and nephrolithiasis in children.