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apivirine — Definition

Apivirin / apivirine
Apivirin is a non-nucleosiside revers transcript inhibitor (NNRTI). This drug reduces viral load by blocking the revers transcript enzyme necessary to multiply HIV virus. Generally used in combination with other antiretroviral drugs and should be taken regularly to prevent resistance development.
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🇹🇷 Apivirin
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🇬🇧 apivirine
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❓ What is Apivirin?
Apivirin; apivirin is a non-nucleosiside revers transcript inhibitor (NNRTI). This drug reduces viral load by blocking the revers transcript enzyme necessary to multiply HIV virus. Generally used in combination with other antiretroviral drugs and should be taken regularly to prevent resistance development.
❓ What is apivirine in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "apivirine" is Apivirin.
❓ Which medical field is Apivirin related to?
This term belongs to the Drugs category.