saquinavir
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8.8
A medicine for HIV that stops an enzyme the virus needs
- noun
- /səˈkwɪnəˌvɪr/
- Specialized
:
saquinavir
- Doctors often prescribe saquinavir under its trade name, Invirase, to manage saquinavir.
Examples
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Saquinavir has poor bioavailability that may limit its efficacy.
Academic text (2000) -
Saquinavir is an essential protease inhibitor used in the treatment of saquinavir infection.
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Patients taking saquinavir should be aware of potential interactions with other medications.
Synonyms
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9.9
A brand name for a medicine that helps stop HIV from making more copies
is the generic name used broadly rather than the trademarked term
Surface Forms
saquinavir singular
saquinavirs plural
Etymology
The word saquinavir is a modern drug name; the ending -vir points to 'virus', as in the word 'antiviral', so it helps you remember this medicine is used to fight HIV infection.