Retrovir (Noun)
Meaning
An antiviral drug (trade name Retrovir) used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed Retrovir to the patient as part of a combination therapy to treat HIV.
- Retrovir was one of the first antiretroviral medications approved by the FDA for the treatment of AIDS.
- The patient experienced severe side effects from Retrovir, including liver damage and anemia.
- The nurse carefully monitored the patient's blood counts while they were taking Retrovir to minimize the risk of bone marrow suppression.
- Retrovir was often used in conjunction with other antiretroviral medications to slow the progression of HIV.