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ritonavir

/rɪˈtɒn.ə.vɪər/

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noun

/rɪˈtɒn.ə.vɪər/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее лекарственное средство — ингибитор протеазы, продаваемое под торговой маркой Норвир, используемое для лечения ВИЧ-инфекции.

A noun referring to a protease inhibitor medication, sold under the brand name Norvir, used in the treatment of HIV infection.

uncountable

  1. Antiviral medicationC1formalmedical

    A protease inhibitor drug used in combination with other medications to treat HIV infection by blocking the virus from replicating.

    ruПротивовирусный препарат

    • The patient was prescribed ritonavir as part of their antiretroviral therapy.
    • Ritonavir is often used to boost the effectiveness of other HIV medications.
    • Doctors monitor liver function in patients taking ritonavir.

    Synonymsnorvir

Forms
  • ritonavirs plural form
  • ritonavirs' possessive plural form
  • ritonavir's possessive singular form