Invirase (Saquinavir Mesylate) Tablet

Invirase Tablet is an antiviral or antiretroviral medicine. It is used in the treatment of HIV infection. It stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

Invirase 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.

Uses Of Invirase Tablet

• HIV infection

Benefits Of Invirase Tablet

In HIV infection

Invirase Tablet decreases the amount of HIV in your body. It helps control the infection and makes your immune system work better. This ensures that you live a long and healthy life. It is usually given in combination with other medicines. Avoid skipping doses and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side Effects Of Invirase Tablet

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 Invirase

• Rash
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Crystals in urine
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Indigestion
• Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
• Throat pain
• Increased liver enzymes
• Diarrhea
• Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
• Blood in urine
• Cough
• Taste change
• Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
• Increased triglyceride level in blood
• Protein in urine

How To Use Invirase 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. Invirase Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Invirase Tablet Works

Invirase 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.