Saquinavir (known as Invirase)

Generic name: Saquinavir

Brand names: Invirase

Class: Protease inhibitors

Side-effects:

Common: Lipodystrophy, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, rash, tiredness, raised liver enzymes and lipids, liver toxicity, diabetes
Rare: Changes in heart rhythm

Dosage:

200mg capsule and 500mg tablet

1000mg wtih 100mg ritonavir twice a day

Notes:

Take within two hours of food.

This article was last reviewed on 19/12/2011 by T. Kelaart.

Date due for the next review: 30/9/2014.

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