Nelfinavir

Uses

Nel is used in the treatment of HIV infections

How it Works

Nel works by inhibiting the protease of the HIV virus. This helps prevent the production of more infectious HIV viral cells. The HIV-1 virus is dependent on enzymes known as proteases in order for its reproductive cycle to function properly. Nel blocks the viral protease, it affects certain polyproteins, and this causes the virus to reproduce immature viral copies which are not able to further infect the body.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Nel may suffer from such side effects;

Rash,
Headache,
Dizziness,
Muscle pain,
Insomnia,
Vomiting,
Weakness,
Abdominal pain,
Loss of appetite,
Dyspepsia,
Circumoral paresthesia,
Glucose intolerance,
Jaundice,
Fatigue, Fever,
Incresed blood lipid level,
Peripheral neuropathy,
Depression,
Feeling of discomfort,
Altered taste,
Increased cholesterol level in blood,
Nausea,
Diarrhea,
Flatulence,
Poor appetite,
Body fat changes