Pharmacologic Substance
indinavir
[ in-dih-nuh-veer ]
Brand Names:
Crixivan
Effect:
Decreased Protein Synthesis; Increased Immunologically Active Molecule Activity
May Treat:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
More Information:
Definitions related to indinavir:
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A drug that interferes with the ability of a virus to make copies of itself.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A potent and specific HIV protease inhibitor that appears to have good oral bioavailability.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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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 ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Potent and specific HIV protease inhibitor that appears to have good oral bioavailability.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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