reverse transcriptase inhibitor

Definitions of reverse transcriptase inhibitor

1. noun

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

   NNRTI, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor

   an antiviral drug used against HIV; binds directly to reverse transcriptase and prevents RNA conversion to DNA; often used in combination with other drugs

   NRTI, nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor

   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

   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

   Rescriptor, delavirdine

   a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (trade name Rescriptor) used to treat AIDS and HIV

   3TC, lamivudine

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

   Viramune, nevirapine

   a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (trade name Viramune) used to treat AIDS and HIV

   type of:

   antiviral, antiviral agent, antiviral drug

   any drug that destroys viruses