saquinavir mesylate

Saquinavir is an antiretroviral drug used in HIV therapy. It falls in the protease inhibitor class. Two formulations have been marketed: a hard-gel capsule formulation of the mesylate, with trade name Invirase®, which requires combination with ritonavir to increase the saquinavir bioavailability;a soft-gel capsule formulation of saquinavir, with trade name Fortovase®.
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Saquinavir mesylate, n brand name: Invirase; drug class: antiviral; action: inhibits human immunodeficiency virus protease important for viral [more]Saquinavir mesylate - Community and Resources

A drug that belongs to the family of drugs called protease inhibitors. It interferes with the ability of a virus to make copies of itself.