APTIVUS vs CRIXIVAN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. APTIVUS and CRIXIVAN are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	APTIVUS	CRIXIVAN
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	TIPRANAVIR	INDINAVIR SULFATE
Manufacturer	Boehringer Ingelheim	Merck Sharp Dohme
Dosage forms	Capsule	Capsule
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome	Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

aptivus crixivan

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

TIPRANAVIR

INDINAVIR SULFATE

Manufacturer

Boehringer Ingelheim

Merck Sharp Dohme

Dosage forms

Capsule

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Aptivus or Crixivan?

By our independent rating, Aptivus scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Crixivan. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Aptivus and Crixivan?

Aptivus contains Tipranavir, while Crixivan contains Indinavir Sulfate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.