reverse transcriptase inhibitor

1. An antiviral drug that inhibits the action of reverse transcriptase in retroviruses such as HIV (synset 104092477)
   is a type of: antiviral, antiviral agent, antiviral drug - any drug that destroys viruses
   subtypes:

   • nnrti, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor - an antiviral drug used against HIV; binds directly to reverse transcriptase and prevents RNA conversion to DNA; often used in combination with other drugs
   • nrti, nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor - an antiviral drug used against HIV; is incorporated into the DNA of the virus and stops the building process; results in incomplete DNA that cannot create a new virus; often used in combination with other drugs

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