Pharmacologic Substance
nevirapine
Brand Names:
Viramune
Effect:
Decreased Reverse Transcription to DNA
May Treat:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
More Information:
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Definitions related to nevirapine:
  • A benzodiazepine non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. In combination with other antiretroviral drugs, nevirapine reduces HIV viral loads and increases CD4 counts, thereby retarding or preventing the damage to the immune system and reducing the risk of developing AIDS.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A potent, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor used in combination with nucleoside analogues for treatment of HIV INFECTIONS and AIDS.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • Potent, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor used, usually in combination with nucleoside analogs, for treatment of HIV infection and AIDS.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
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