nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor

Definitions of nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor

1. noun

   an antiviral drug used against HIV; is incorporated into the DNA of the virus and stops the building process; results in incomplete DNA that cannot create a new virus; often used in combination with other drugs
   synonyms: NRTI

   types:

   AZT, Retrovir, ZDV, zidovudine

   an antiviral drug (trade name Retrovir) used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow

   3TC, lamivudine

   a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor that is very effective in combination with zidovudine in treating AIDS and HIV

   type of:

   reverse transcriptase inhibitor

   an antiviral drug that inhibits the action of reverse transcriptase in retroviruses such as HIV