Saquinavir Pharmacology

Saquinavir

About Saquinavir
HIV protease inhibitor, Antiretroviral.
Mechanism of Action of Saquinavir
Saquinavir is a synthetic peptide analog. It is a HIV1 and HIV2 protease enzyme inhibitor. Protease enzymes are involved in the degradation of poly protein into structural protein and are essential for production of mature infectious virions. Saquinavir prevents the multiplication of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells
Pharmacokinets of Saquinavir
Absorption: It is poorly absorbed after oral administration
Distribution: It is distributed mainly in protein bound form
Onset of Action for Saquinavir
N/A
Duration of Action for Saquinavir
N/A
Half Life of Saquinavir
N/A
Side Effects of Saquinavir
1.Diarrhoea
2.Nausea
3.Vomiting
4.Abdominal discomfort
5.Heartburn
6.Hives
7.Difficulty breathing
8.Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
9.Fever
10.Sore throat
11.Headache
12.Blistering
13.Peeling
14.Rash
15.Increased urination
16.Thirst
17.Bruising
18.Bleeding
19.Numbness
20.Muscle pain
Contra-indications of Saquinavir
Hypersensitivity to Saquinavir
Special Precautions while taking Saquinavir
1.Hepatic impairment
2.Diabetes
3.Haemophilia
4.High cholesterol
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Contraindicated
Indications for Saquinavir
1. HIV infection
Interactions for Saquinavir
N/A
Typical Dosage for Saquinavir
1.2g should be taken 3 times daily
Schedule of Saquinavir
N/A
Storage Requirements for Saquinavir
Store at room temperature. Keep away from heat, light and moisture.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Saquinavir
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Saquinavir
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment.

Home Delivery for Saquinavir in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for saquinavir and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for saquinavir may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take saquinavir only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for saquinavir before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for saquinavir with the pharmacy.

Saquinavir is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for saquinavir might be better known than saquinavir itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have saquinavir in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for saquinavir.