Racivir
Racivir
Racivir (pronounced: /ræˈsɪvɪr/) is an antiretroviral drug used in the treatment of HIV and Hepatitis B infections.
Etymology
The term "Racivir" is a brand name, and its etymology is not publicly disclosed. It is common for pharmaceutical companies to create brand names that are unique and easy to pronounce.
Usage
Racivir is used as part of antiretroviral therapy (ART) for the treatment of HIV and Hepatitis B. It is a type of nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI), which works by blocking a process that HIV and Hepatitis B viruses need to multiply.
Related Terms
- Antiretroviral drug: A type of medication used to treat HIV. Antiretroviral drugs inhibit the replication of HIV in the body.
- HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, a virus that attacks the body's immune system.
- Hepatitis B: A serious liver infection caused by the Hepatitis B virus.
- Antiretroviral therapy (ART): The daily use of a combination of HIV medicines to treat HIV.
- Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI): A type of antiretroviral drug that blocks a process that HIV and Hepatitis B viruses need to multiply.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Racivir
- Wikipedia's article - Racivir
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