Saquinavir for HIV/AIDS

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Saquinavir is a prescribed medication that is used along with ritonavir to treat HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV article explains how saquinavir works and describes general precautions, dosing information, potential side effects, and more.

Fatigue, nausea, and diarrhea are some of the more commonly reported side effects of saquinavir. This eMedTV segment lists other side effects that may occur with the drug and describes which side effects may require immediate medical attention.

Saquinavir is used for the treatment of HIV and AIDS in people who are at least 16 years old. This eMedTV Web page discusses saquinavir uses in more detail, including possible off-label uses and why it is not approved for use in children.

Saquinavir dosing for adults is 1000 mg twice daily and 100 mg of ritonavir twice daily. This eMedTV article also provides some suggestions on how best to take the medication and stresses the importance of not missing your saquinavir doses.

Some antibiotics, certain antidepressants, and warfarin are drugs that may interact with saquinavir. This eMedTV Web page lists other medications that may cause drug interactions with saquinavir and describes the problems that can occur.

Saquinavir can change the distribution of fat on your body and may increase your cholesterol levels. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at various precautions and warnings with saquinavir, and explains who should avoid the drug.