Pharmacologic Substance
nelfinavir
Brand Names:
Viracept
Effect:
Decreased Protein Synthesis; Increased Immunologically Active Molecule Activity
May Treat:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; PDR
Definitions related to nelfinavir:
  • 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 Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • A synthetic antiviral agent that selectively binds to and inhibits human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease. Nelfinavir has activity against HIV 1 and 2.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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