Fosdevirine
Fosdevirine
Fosdevirine (pronounced: fos-de-vi-rine) is a novel antiretroviral drug currently under investigation for the treatment of HIV infection.
Etymology
The term "Fosdevirine" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which is a phosphonate derivative of a reverse transcriptase inhibitor.
Definition
Fosdevirine is a type of antiretroviral therapy (ART) that is being studied for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. It belongs to a class of drugs known as non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs).
Usage
Fosdevirine is used in combination with other antiretroviral drugs to control HIV infection, reduce the amount of virus in the body, and boost the immune system.
Related Terms
- Antiretroviral therapy: Treatment that is used to stop the replication of HIV virus in the body.
- Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs): A class of antiretroviral drugs that prevent HIV from replicating within cells by inhibiting the reverse transcriptase enzyme.
- Reverse transcriptase: An enzyme that is crucial for the replication of HIV. It converts the virus's RNA into DNA.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fosdevirine
- Wikipedia's article - Fosdevirine
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