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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.

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