Lodenosine
Lodenosine
Lodenosine (pronounced loh-DEN-oh-seen) is a type of antiretroviral medication used in the treatment of HIV and AIDS. It belongs to the class of drugs known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs).
Etymology
The term "Lodenosine" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug. The prefix "Lodo-" refers to the presence of a lodine atom in the molecule, while "-nosine" is a common suffix used in the names of nucleoside drugs.
Usage
Lodenosine is used in combination with other antiretroviral drugs to prevent the replication of HIV within the body. By inhibiting the action of the reverse transcriptase enzyme, Lodenosine prevents the virus from creating new copies of itself, thereby slowing the progression of the disease.
Related Terms
- Antiretroviral therapy: The use of a combination of drugs to treat HIV and AIDS.
- Nucleoside: A type of molecule that forms the building blocks of DNA and RNA.
- Reverse transcriptase: An enzyme that allows HIV to replicate within the body.
Side Effects
Like all medications, Lodenosine can cause side effects. These may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fatigue. In rare cases, Lodenosine can cause more serious side effects such as liver damage or lactic acidosis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lodenosine
- Wikipedia's article - Lodenosine
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