What does ritonavir mean?
Definitions for ritonavir
ri·ton·avir
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Princeton's WordNet
ritonavir, Norvirnoun
a protease inhibitor (trade name Norvir) used in treating HIV
Wiktionary
ritonavirnoun
An anti-retroviral drug of the protease inhibitor class that is used in to treat HIV infected patients.
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ritonavir
Ritonavir is an antiretroviral medication used, typically in combination with other medications, to treat and prevent the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It is a type of drug known as a protease inhibitor, which works by blocking the action of an enzyme that HIV needs to multiply, therefore slowing the spread of the infection.
Wikidata
Ritonavir
Ritonavir, with trade name Norvir, is an antiretroviral drug from the protease inhibitor class used to treat HIV infection and AIDS. Ritonavir is frequently prescribed with HAART, not for its antiviral action, but as it inhibits the same host enzyme that metabolizes other protease inhibitors. This inhibition leads to higher plasma concentrations of these latter drugs, allowing the clinician to lower their dose and frequency and improving their clinical efficacy.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Ritonavir
An HIV protease inhibitor that works by interfering with the reproductive cycle of HIV.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ritonavir in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ritonavir in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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