Atevirdine
Atevirdine
Atevirdine (/əˈtɛvɪrˌdiːn/) is a type of antiretroviral medication used in the treatment of HIV and AIDS. It belongs to the class of drugs known as non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs).
Etymology
The name 'Atevirdine' is derived from the chemical structure of the drug. The prefix 'Ate-' is derived from the chemical group 'Ate', which is a common suffix in organic chemistry. The suffix '-virdine' is a common suffix used in the naming of antiretroviral drugs.
Usage
Atevirdine is used in combination with other antiretroviral drugs to treat HIV and prevent the progression to AIDS. It works by inhibiting the reverse transcriptase enzyme, which is necessary for the replication of the HIV virus.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Atevirdine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash. In rare cases, it can cause serious side effects such as liver damage and severe skin reactions.
Related Terms
- Antiretroviral therapy
- Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
- Reverse transcriptase
- HIV
- AIDS
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Atevirdine
- Wikipedia's article - Atevirdine
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