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Zidovudine is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) used as part of combination antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection.
Antivirals target virus-specific proteins or processes to inhibit viral replication. Different antivirals are specific to different viral families and cannot be used interchangeably across viral infections.
Used to treat viral infections including herpes, influenza, HIV, hepatitis B and C, and cytomegalovirus. Effectiveness depends on early initiation for most acute viral infections.
Antivirals work best when started early in the course of infection. For chronic viral infections (HIV, hepatitis), adherence is critical to prevent resistance.
Lamivudine
Lamivudine is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) used as part of combination antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection.
Tenofovir
Tenofovir is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) used as part of combination antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection.
Emtricitabine
Emtricitabine is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) used as part of combination antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection.
Abacavir
Abacavir is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) used as part of combination antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection.
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