Mechanism of Action / Class Flashcards
Abacavir
NRTI - guanacine analogue
Block HIV RNA conversion to HIV DNA
Emtricitabine
NRTI - cytosine analogue
Block HIV RNA conversion to HIV DNA
Lamivudine (Epivir)
NRTI - cytosine analogue
Block HIV RNA conversion to HIV DNA
Zidovudine (Retrovir)
NRTI - thymidine analogue
Block HIV RNA conversion to HIV DNA
Tenofovir disoproxi fumarate (Viread)
NRTI - adenosine analogue
Block HIV RNA conversion to HIV DNA
Bictegravir (Biktarvy)
Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor - blocks HIV DNA from inserting into host DNA
Raltegravir (Isentress)
Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor - blocks HIV DNA from inserting into host DNA
Elivitegravir (Stribild, Genvoya)
Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor - blocks HIV DNA from inserting into host DNA
Dolutegravir (Tivicay)
Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor - blocks HIV DNA from inserting into host DNA
Rilpivirine
NNRTI to prevent HIV RNA conversion to HIV DNA
Efavirenz
NNRTI to prevent HIV RNA conversion to HIV DNA
Atazanavir (Reyataz)
Protease Inhibitors block the budding and maturation of the HIV protein chain
Darunavir (Prezista)
Protease Inhibitors block the budding and maturation of the HIV protein chain
Ritonavir (Norvir)
Protease Inhibitior used at low doses at a CYP3A4 inhibitor to block ART metabolism
Cobicistat
CYP3A4 inhibitor to block metabolism of ART (specifically protease inhibitors and elvigravir)