Zalcitabine (Noun)
Meaning
An antiviral drug used to combat HIV infection.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The combination of zalcitabine with other antiretroviral drugs improved the quality of life for patients suffering from HIV.
- Doctors considered adding zalcitabine to the existing regimen due to the emergence of viral resistance to the patient's current treatment.
- After initiating zalcitabine therapy, significant declines in the viral load of many HIV-infected individuals have been observed.
- Despite advances in treatment options, some physicians continue to recommend zalcitabine in certain clinical scenarios involving HIV-1.
- Following further investigation into potential toxicity and contraindications, a determination will be made on the advisability of discontinuing the administration of zalcitabine in severely compromised HIV-infected individuals.