Oseltamivir
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌoʊ.sɛlˈtæm.ɪˌvɪɹ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oseltamivir is a noun meaning (pharmacology) An antiviral drug that is taken orally in the form of its phosphate C₁₆H₂₈N₂O₄·H₃PO₄ and is a neuraminidase inhibitor used in the treatment and prevention of influenza. It is a derivative of shikimic acid, and is marketed as Tamiflu.
Meaning
(pharmacology) An antiviral drug that is taken orally in the form of its phosphate C₁₆H₂₈N₂O₄·H₃PO₄ and is a neuraminidase inhibitor used in the treatment and prevention of influenza. It is a derivative of shikimic acid, and is marketed as Tamiflu.
Related Words
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