n. An antiviral drug, C22H28N6O3S, that is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor and is used in its mesylate form in combination with other drugs for the treatment of HIV infection. [dela- (perhaps alteration of DIMETHYL) + -virdine, antiviral pyridine derivative suffix ((ANTI)VIR(AL) + (PYRI)DINE).] |
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