Pharmacologic Substance
adefovir
Brand Names:
Hepsera
Effect:
Decreased Reverse Transcription to DNA; Increased Immunologically Active Molecule Activity
May Treat:
Hepatitis B, Chronic
More Information:
Definitions related to adefovir:
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A nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor analog of adenosine with activity against hepatitis B virus (HBV), herpes virus, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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An adenine analog, antiviral agent; used for treating hepatitis, HIV and African swine fever virus infections.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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