Pharmacologic Substance
nelfinavir
Brand Names:
Viracept
Effect:
Decreased Protein Synthesis; Increased Immunologically Active Molecule Activity
May Treat:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
More Information:
Definitions related to nelfinavir:
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A potent HIV protease inhibitor. It is used in combination with other antiviral drugs in the treatment of HIV in both adults and children.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A synthetic antiviral agent that selectively binds to and inhibits human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease. Nelfinavir has activity against HIV 1 and 2.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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