nevirapine

noun ne·vi·ra·pine \ nə-ˈvir-ə-ˌpēn , -ˈvī-rə- \

Definition of nevirapine

: an antiretroviral drug C₁₅H₁₄N₄O that inhibits reverse transcriptase and is administered orally in combination with at least one other antiretroviral in the treatment of HIV-1 infection

Origin and Etymology of nevirapine

perhaps from ne- (by reversal of enzyme) + viral + dipyridodiazepinone, class of drugs to which nevirapine belongs

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First Known Use: 1991

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Medical Dictionary

nevirapine

noun ne·vi·ra·pine \ nə-ˈvir-ə-ˌpēn , -ˈvī-rə- \

medical Definition of nevirapine

: a reverse transcriptase inhibitor C₁₅H₁₄N₄O that is administered orally in combination with at least one other antiretroviral agent in the treatment of HIV-1 infection