Saquinavir (Noun)
Meaning
A weak protease inhibitor (trade name Invirase) used in treating HIV.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed saquinavir to be taken in combination with other medications to treat HIV.
- Saquinavir is used in conjunction with other medications to increase its effectiveness in treating HIV.
- Research on saquinavir shows it can have adverse side effects when not used correctly.
- The combination therapy using saquinavir has improved the treatment outcome of HIV patients significantly.
- The common trade name Invirase is often used interchangeably with the generic name saquinavir.