Daily Word From Medical DICTIONARY
Abacavir (ə-bak'ə-vir)
A nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) used as the sulfate salt as an antiretroviral in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus infection.
Uses:
Used as a treatment for HIV/AIDs.
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