Saquin 500 Mg
Information About Saquin 500 Mg
About Saquin 500 Mg
Medicine Brand Saquin 500 mg is manufactured by Hetero Healthcare Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Saquinavir.
Pakaging
10 Tablet
Active Ingredients For Saquin 500 Mg
Saquinavir 500 mg
Diseases List For Which Saquin 500 Mg Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Treatment of HIV infection in combination with other antiretroviral agents Postexposure prophylaxis during occupational exposure to HIV
Other Significations For Saquin 500 Mg
This Medication Antiviral drugs are a class of medication used specifically for treating viral infections Like antibiotics for bacteria specific antivirals are used for specific viruses Unlike most antibiotics antiviral drugs do not destroy their target pathogen instead they inhibit their development
Precautions To Be Taken Before Saquin 500 Mg
Saquinavir interacts with many drugs Some of the important interactions are mentioned below Viewers should consult their health care provider before combining any drugs with saquinavir Saquinavir should not be used together with triazolam Halcion midazolamVersed sildenafil Viagra and ergotamine derivatives for example Ergostat because saquinavir increases the concentration of these drugs in the body and this could cause serious side effects Saquinavir also may inhibit the breakdown of the cholesterollowering drugslovastatin Mevacor simvastatin Zocor atorvastatin Lipitor andcerivastatin Baycol Combining saquinavir with these drugs may increase the occurrence of muscle breakdown rhabdomyolysis which is seen when these drugs accumulate in the body Clarithromycin Biaxin and ketoconazole Nizoral may increase blood concentrations of saquinavir and cause increased severity or frequency of side effects from saquinavir Saquinavir also increases the concentration of clarithromycin
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Saquin 500 Mg
Can We Take Saquin 500 Mg During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class : D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Saquin 500 Mg
Can We Use Saquin 500 Mg During Lactation
Lactation Class L5 Studies in breastfeeding mothers have demonstrated that there is significant and documented risk to the infant based on human experience or it is a medication that has a high risk of causing significant damage to an infant The risk of using the drug in breastfeeding women clearly outweighs any possible benefit from breastfeeding The drug is contraindicated in women who are breastfeeding an infant
Side Effects Of Saquin 500 Mg
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity