Protease inhibitors have proved very effective for treating other disorders such as AIDS and hypertension. 目前已经证实,蛋白酶抑制剂可以有效治疗爱滋病与高血压等疾病。
Combinations of a protease inhibitor with two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors are currently recommended for postexposure prophylaxis of relatively high-risk exposures. 对相对高危暴露,目前推荐用一个蛋白酶抑制剂结合两个逆转录酶抑制剂作暴露后预防治疗。