Manufacturer: Hetero Drugs Ltd
Salt Composition : Saquinavir(500mg)
Saquin 500mg Tablet should be taken with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body. You should take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. If you stop taking this medicine too early then infection may return or worsen.
Some people may experience rash, headache, dizziness, and vomiting as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can increase sugar levels in the blood.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Your doctor may monitor your liver function while taking this medication.
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.
Saquinavir is extensively metabolized in the liver following oral administration, and in vitro studies have shown that >90% of its biotransformation is mediated by the CYP3A4 isoenzyme. Saquinavir is rapidly metabolized to a number of inactive mono- and di-hydroxylated compounds.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Saquin
Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Pneumonia
Lipodystrophy (skin thickening or pits at the injection site)
Drug contraindicated with saquinavir/ritonavir include alfuzosin, antiarrhythmics (amiodarone, bepridil, flecainide, propafenone, quinidine), trazodone, rifampin, voriconazole, ergot derivatives (dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine), cisapride, St.
Saquin 500mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Saquin 500mg Tablet.
Saquin 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Saquinavir is indicated, in combination with ritonavir and other antiretroviral agents, for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in patients 16 years of age and older.
Some products that may interact with this drug include: orlistat, trazodone, certain benzodiazepines (midazolam, triazolam), ergot alkaloids (such as dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine), garlic supplements, ranolazine, rifamycins (such as rifampin, rifapentine), certain "statin" cholesterol .
Do not chew, crush or break it. Saquin 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Saquin 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Saquin 500mg Tablet should be taken with food.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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.
Q. What class does Saquin 500mg Tablet belong to?
Saquin 500mg Tablet belongs to a class called protease inhibitors
Q. What is Saquin 500mg Tablet used for and how does it work?
Saquin 500mg Tablet is used along with other medication for treating human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. It does not completely cure HIV or AIDS. Saquin 500mg Tablet belongs to a class of medication called protease inhibitors. It prevents HIV from multiplying inside the body.
