What is tipranavir used for?

Tipranavir is used with ritonavir (Norvir) and other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV). Tipranavir is in a class of medications called protease inhibitors. It works by decreasing the amount of HIV in the blood.

How long are tipranavir capsules good for at room temperature?

Tipranavir capsules should be stored in the refrigerator (2-8 degrees C), but are stable at room temperature (15-30 degrees C) for sixty days.

What is the brand name of saquinavir?

Saquinavir (brand name: Invirase) is a prescription medicine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of HIV infection in people over 16 years of age. Saquinavir is always used in combination with the HIV medicine ritonavir (brand name: Norvir) and other HIV medicines.

Is tipranavir a protease inhibitor?

Tipranavir (TPV) is the first of a new class of non-peptidic protease inhibitors (NPPIs). It is a sulphonamide-containing dihydropyrone, which is highly selective for the HIV protease enzyme and demonstrates potent in vitro activity against wild-type HIV-1 and HIV-2.

How long is emtricitabine good for?

Store in the refrigerator between 2 and 8 degrees C (36 and 46 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. If stored at room temperature, up to 25 degrees C (77 degrees F), you must throw the medicine away after 3 months.

How long are tipranavir capsules good for?

Store opened containers of tipranavir capsules at room temperature, 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C). Once the container has been opened, the capsules must be used within 60 days.

How does a protease inhibitor work?

Protease inhibitors are a class of antiretroviral medication that people use alongside other HIV drugs to manage HIV effectively. Protease inhibitors work by stopping the activity of HIV protease enzymes, therefore preventing HIV from multiplying.

What type of inhibitor is saquinavir?

Saquinavir is an HIV-1 protease inhibitor used in combination with ritonavir and other antiretrovirals for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) infection.