Saquin 500mg Tablet
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
₹500
₹50.0/Tablet
10 tablets in 1 strip
SOLD OUT
Medicine Overview of Saquin Tablet
Side effects of Saquin Tablet
Common
Rash, Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Crystals in urine, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Throat pain, Increased liver enzymes, Diarrhoea, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Blood in urine, Cough, Altered taste, Increased cholesterol level in blood, Increased triglyceride level in blood, Protein in urine.
How to use Saquin Tablet
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. It is better to take Saquin 500mg Tablet with food.
How Saquin Tablet works
Saquin 500mg tablet is antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of HIV virus in human cells. Thus stops the HIV virus from producing new viruses.
In Depth Information on Saquin Tablet
Expert advice for Saquin Tablet
- Consult your doctor about taking the medication if you had a history of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), diarrhea, allergies, liver diseases like hepatitis A or B, symptoms of inflammation from previous infections due to HIV, autoimmune disorders, redistribution or accumulation or loss of body fat, stiffness or aches or pains in joints, weakness or pain or tenderness in muscles.
- Take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of HIV to others.
- If you are on therapy it is important to use effective non-hormonal method of contraception or condom so that a pregnancy can be avoided.
- Do not drive or operate machinery as saquinavir/ritonavir can cause dizziness or sleepiness or problems with vision.
- Use of saquinavir is not recommended in children.
Warnings
Special precautions for Saquin 500mg Tablet
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE
Saquin 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor....
+moreAnimal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Saquin 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation
+more.
Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
...
Driving
It is not known whether Saquin 500mg Tablet alters the abili
+morety to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
...
Kidney
Saquin 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with
+more kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Saquin 500mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
...
Liver
CAUTION
Saquin 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients
+morewith liver disease. Dose adjustment of Saquin 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
...Severely interacts with other drugs like
Cordarone 150mg Injection 3ml, Minipress XL 5mg Tablet, Urimax 0.4mg Capsule MR, Minipress XL 2.5mg Tablet
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for Saquin 500mg Tablet
Frequently asked questions for Saquinavir
Saquin is hydrophobic in nature. It is not hydrophilic
Saquin belongs to a class called protease inhibitors
Saquin is used along with other medication for treating human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. It does not completely cure HIV or AIDS. Saquin belongs to a class of medication called protease inhibitors. It prevents HIV from multiplying inside the body.
