Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor to help manage the patient's HIV infection.
- Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors work by being incorporated into the viral DNA, effectively stopping the replication process.
- This class of antiviral drugs, including nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, has greatly improved the treatment options for HIV patients.
- The patient was put on a combination therapy that included a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor to combat the HIV virus.
- By incorporating nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors into the treatment regimen, the patient's viral load decreased significantly over time.