Pharmacologic Substance
indinavir Audio
[ in-dih-nuh-veer ]
Brand Names:
Crixivan
Effect:
Decreased Protein Synthesis; Increased Immunologically Active Molecule Activity
May Treat:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; PDR
Definitions related to indinavir:
  • A drug that interferes with the ability of a virus to make copies of itself.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A potent and specific HIV protease inhibitor that appears to have good oral bioavailability.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • A synthetic hydroxyaminopentane amide agent that selectively inhibits the protease of both human immunodeficiency virus 1 and 2. The incorporation of a basic amine into the hydroxyethylene backbone improves its aqueous solubility and its oral bioavailability.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Potent and specific HIV protease inhibitor that appears to have good oral bioavailability.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
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