Uses / Indications:
Saquin 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infection.
Interactions / Warnings:
NA
Pregnancy interaction:
Saquin 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Consult your doctor about taking the medication if you had a history of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), diarrhea, allergies, liver diseases like hepatitis A or B, symptoms of inflammation from previous infections due to HIV, autoimmune disorders, redistribution or accumulation or loss of body fat, stiffness or aches or pains in joints, weakness or pain or tenderness in muscles. Take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of HIV to others. If you are on therapy it is important to use effective non-hormonal method of contraception or condom so that a pregnancy can be avoided. Do not drive or operate machinery as saquinavir/ritonavir can cause dizziness or sleepiness or problems with vision. Use of saquinavir is not recommended in children.
Side Effects:
Rash, Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Crystals in urine, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Throat pain, Increased liver enzymes, Diarrhoea, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Blood in urine, Cough, Altered taste, Increased cholesterol level in blood, Increased triglyceride level in blood, Protein in urine.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Saquin 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works:
Saquin 500mg Tablet 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.
Faq for medicine:
Is Saquin hydrophobic or hydrophilic? : Saquin is hydrophobic in nature. It is not hydrophilic|What class does Saquin belong to? : Saquin belongs to a class called protease inhibitors|What is Saquin used for and how does it work? : Saquin is used along with other medication for treating human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. It does not completely cure HIV or AIDS. Saquin belongs to a class of medication called protease inhibitors. It prevents HIV from multiplying inside the body.
Medicine interaction:
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