Censavudine
Censavudine
Censavudine (pronounced: sen-sa-vu-deen) is a pharmaceutical drug used in the treatment of HIV and AIDS. It belongs to the class of antiretroviral drugs known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs).
Etymology
The term "Censavudine" is derived from the Latin word 'censere', meaning 'to assess' and 'vudine', a common suffix for antiretroviral drugs. The name reflects the drug's role in assessing and inhibiting the replication of the HIV virus.
Usage
Censavudine is used in combination with other antiretroviral drugs to prevent the HIV virus from replicating in the body. By inhibiting the action of the enzyme reverse transcriptase, Censavudine prevents the virus from converting its RNA into DNA, a necessary step in the virus's replication process.
Related Terms
- Antiretroviral therapy: The use of drugs to manage HIV and prevent its progression to AIDS.
- Reverse transcriptase: An enzyme that converts RNA into DNA, used by retroviruses such as HIV to replicate.
- Nucleoside: A subunit of DNA or RNA consisting of a nucleobase, a five-carbon sugar, and at least one phosphate group.
- NRTIs: A class of antiretroviral drugs that inhibit the action of reverse transcriptase.
Side Effects
Like all medications, Censavudine can cause side effects. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, and fatigue. More serious side effects can include liver damage and a decrease in the number of blood cells, which can lead to anemia or a weakened immune system.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Censavudine
- Wikipedia's article - Censavudine
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