A client is being treated with saquinavir for AIDS. The client history includes a BMI of 37.98%, hyperlipidemia, and sleep apnea

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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?

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nikklg [1K] · Answer 1 · 2023-12-03T04:10:24+03:00

Answer:

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

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.