Emivirine

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Emivirine

Emivirine (pronounced as em-ee-vir-een) is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) that is primarily used in the treatment of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). It is an experimental drug and is not yet approved for general use.

Etymology

The term 'Emivirine' is derived from the words 'immune' and 'virine', which refer to the drug's function of inhibiting the replication of the HIV virus in the immune system.

Usage

Emivirine is used in combination with other antiretroviral drugs to treat HIV. It works by inhibiting the action of reverse transcriptase, an enzyme that the HIV virus needs to replicate itself. By blocking this enzyme, Emivirine prevents the virus from multiplying, thereby slowing the progression of the disease.

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