Definitions for "Saquinavir"
1. An FDA approved (12/07/95) hard-gel capsule protease inhibitor for combination use with nucleoside analogs for the treatment of HIV infection. Also called Invirase. 2. An FDA approved (11/07/97) soft-gel capsule protease inhibitor for use in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV infection. Also called Fortovase.
Protease inhibitor of human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV1).
a weak protease inhibitor (trade name Invirase) used in treating HIV