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Saquinavir (also called Fortovase®) is used to treat infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This medicine is one of a group called protease inhibitors (PIs). Protease is the part of the virus that allows it to multiply, leave the cell, and move into the blood and body. Saquinavir can slow down how soon you will see symptoms or slow the damage caused by HIV, but it cannot cure HIV infection.
This medicine is available as a 200-mg soft gelatin capsule taken by mouth.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, hives, itching, chills, fever, headache, muscle ache, shortness of breath, coughing, tightness in the throat, swelling of the face or neck.
Not all patients who take saquinavir will experience these side effects. Common side effects are bolded, but there may be others. Please report all suspected side effects to your doctor or pharmacist.
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Be sure to discuss all questions and instructions with your doctor or pharmacist.