retrovir

Thân thiện

A doctor prescribes Retrovir to a patient.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An antiviral medication: "Retrovir" is the trade name for a specific antiviral drug, also known by its generic name zidovudine (AZT). It is used primarily in the treatment of HIV/AIDS.
   • A nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI): It works by inhibiting the action of reverse transcriptase, an enzyme crucial for the replication of retroviruses like HIV.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed Retrovir as part of the combination therapy for the patient's HIV infection.
  • Retrovir was one of the first effective drugs approved to fight AIDS.

Advanced Usage

• "to be on Retrovir": to be taking the drug Retrovir as part of a treatment regimen.
  • She has been on Retrovir for several years as part of her antiretroviral therapy.

Variants and Related Words

• Zidovudine (n): The generic, non-proprietary name for the drug Retrovir.
  • Zidovudine is often abbreviated as AZT.
• Antiretroviral (adj/n): Referring to drugs or therapy that act against retroviruses.
  • Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has transformed HIV into a manageable chronic condition.

Synonyms

• AZT: An abbreviation for Azidothymidine, another name for zidovudine/Retrovir.
• Zidovudine: The generic drug name.

Notes on Meaning

• Medical Context: The word "Retrovir" is used almost exclusively in medical and pharmaceutical contexts. It is a proper noun (a brand/trade name) and is typically capitalized.
• Adverse Effects: As per the reference context, notable adverse side effects associated with Retrovir can include liver damage and suppression of bone marrow function, which are important considerations in its clinical use.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• zidovudine
• Retrovir
• ZDV
• AZT