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Definition of nevirapine

nevirapine

/nəˈvɪr.ə.piːn/
ne · vir · a · pine
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• noun

1

A non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) medication primarily used in combination with other antiretroviral drugs to treat and prevent HIV-1 infection.

Example

"The clinic initiated the patient on a new therapeutic regimen that included nevirapine to help manage their viral load."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century as an International Nonproprietary Name (INN) for pharmaceutical drugs, utilizing the infix '-vir-' to designate it as an antiviral medication.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nevirapine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nevirapine
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