Question

A client is being treated with saquinavir for AIDS. The client history includes a BMI of 37.98%, hyperlipidemia, and sleep apnea. Based on the client history, why would caution be used when the client is started on saquinavir?

Answer 1

Client must not consume the medication with a grapefruit & Pomogranate juice.

Step-by-step explanation:

Saquinavir is an antiretroviral drug which is used in combo with other drugs for treatment or prevention of HIV/AIDS. Typically it is used with ritonavir to increase the effect. It is taken by mouth.

It belongs to class of protease inhibitors & works by blocking of HIV protease.