Fosdevirine

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Fosdevirine

Fosdevirine (pronounced: fos-de-vi-rine) is a novel antiretroviral drug currently under investigation for the treatment of HIV infection.

Etymology

The term "Fosdevirine" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which is a phosphonate derivative of a reverse transcriptase inhibitor.

Definition

Fosdevirine is a type of antiretroviral therapy (ART) that is being studied for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. It belongs to a class of drugs known as non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs).

Usage

Fosdevirine is used in combination with other antiretroviral drugs to control HIV infection, reduce the amount of virus in the body, and boost the immune system.

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