Saquinavir
Information about Saquinavir
Saquinavir Uses
Saquinavir is used in the treatment of HIV infection.
How Saquinavir works
Saquinavir is an anti-HIV medication. It works by interfering with an enzyme (protease), which is required by HIV-infected cells to make new viruses. This stops the production of new viruses.
Common side effects of Saquinavir
Vomiting, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Pneumonia, Lipodystrophy (skin thickening or pits at the injection site)
Available Medicine for Saquinavir
SaquinHetero Drugs Ltd
₹5001 variant(s)
Expert advice for Saquinavir
- Saquinavir should be taken with food.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.