saquinavir

Saquinavir is a protease inhibitor medication used to treat HIV infection. It is typically administered in combination with other antiretroviral agents. As an antiviral drug, saquinavir works by inhibiting viral enzymes involved in the synthesis of new viral particles, which helps to suppress HIV replication and slow the emergence of drug-resistant strains. The development of antiviral drugs like saquinavir is crucial in managing viral diseases, although challenges remain due to the rapid mutation rates of viruses and the need to target them without harming host cells.12