noun
- Plural of nevirapine; antiretroviral drugs belonging to the class of non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs), used in the treatment of HIV infection.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; typically used in clinical and research contexts
Examples
- Nevirapines are commonly prescribed as part of combination antiretroviral therapy for HIV patients.
- The study compared the efficacy of different nevirapines in treatment-naive individuals.
- Resistance to nevirapines can develop if the medication is not taken consistently.
- Healthcare providers monitor patients taking nevirapines for potential side effects and drug interactions.