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Norvir

Norvir

1 7.9
A medicine doctors use with other drugs to treat HIV infection
  • noun
  • /ˈnɔrvɪr/
  • Specialized
: Norvir
  • Doctors often prescribe Norvir to manage HIV effectively.

Examples

  • Some patients experience side effects such as nausea when taking Norvir.

  • The introduction of Norvir was a significant advancement in HIV therapy.

  • The doctor prescribed Norvir as part of the patient's new antiretroviral regimen.

  • Have you heard about Norvir and its benefits?

  • After his diagnosis, John began using Norvir as part of his HIV treatment regimen.

  • The doctor prescribed Norvir, which is a protease inhibitor to help manage the infection.

  • Patients reported a significant improvement in their condition after starting Norvir alongside other medications.

Synonyms

ritonavir
vsNorvir
  • Specialized
1 6.2

A drug used to treat HIV, usually with other medicines

is the trademarked brand for the same medication

Surface Forms

Norvir singular

Etymology

Norvir is a brand name for the medicine ritonavir, and it uses the ending -vir, a common tag for drugs that fight 'viruses'. So the name helps you remember it is a medicine used to treat HIV.