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retrovir

/ˈrɛtrəˌvɪr/

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noun

/ˈrɛtrəˌvɪr/C1formalmedical
  • ruПротивовирусный препарат, также известный под торговой маркой Ретровир, используемый для лечения СПИДа; побочные эффекты включают повреждение печени и подавление костного мозга.

An antiviral drug, also known by the trade name Retrovir, used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow.

proper noun

  1. Antiviral medicationC1formalmedical

    An antiviral drug used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS, which works by inhibiting the replication of the virus.

    ruПротивовирусный препарат

    • The patient was prescribed Retrovir as part of their antiretroviral therapy.
    • Retrovir can cause side effects such as liver damage and bone marrow suppression.
    • Doctors monitor patients taking Retrovir for potential adverse reactions.

    Synonymsaztzdvzidovudine