HIV Flashcards
1
Q
What is the mode of action of nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTIs) e.g Truvada
A
Block HIV’s ability to convert RNA to DNA, impairing the virus’s ability to replicate
2
Q
What’s the mode of action of nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor
A
Prevent HIV aquarist ion by inhibiting HIV reverse transcriptase resulting in vial HIV DNA termination
3
Q
What are the side effects of Truvada (Tenofovir disoprixik fumerate:emtricitabine)
A
GI- abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting
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