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Saquinavir (Systemic)

Brand Names : Fortovase, Invirase

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Category
  • Antiviral, systemic
Description

Saquinavir (sa-KWIN-a-veer) is used, usually in combination with other medicines, in the treatment of the infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Saquinavir will not cure or prevent HIV infection or AIDS; however, it helps keep HIV from reproducing and appears to slow down the destruction of the immune system. This may help delay the development of problems usually related to AIDS or HIV disease. Saquinavir will not keep you from spreading HIV to other people. People who receive this medicine may continue to have other problems usually related to AIDS or HIV disease.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

    Oral
  • Capsules (U.S., Canada)
  • Soft gelatin capsules (U.S., Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

  • Fortovase
  • Invirase

In Canada -

  • Fortovase
  • Invirase

   

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Saquinavir: Before Using



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