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Loviride

Chemical Structure / Formula of Loviride

  • Formula: C17H19N3O2

  • Structure: A non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI).

Chemical Structure of Loviride

Mechanism of Action

  • Directly inhibits HIV reverse transcriptase (binds allosterically, non-competitive inhibition).

Uses

  • HIV/AIDS therapy (NNRTI-based HAART regimen, rarely used today).

Side Effects

  • Skin rash, hepatotoxicity.

  • CNS symptoms (insomnia, dizziness, depression).


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