efavirenz
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of efavirenz
First recorded in 1950–55; shortening of e(thyne) ( def. ) + f(luoro-) ( def. ) + vir(us) ( def. ) + (b)enz(yl) ( def. )
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Separately, researchers are conducting a study at the Amsterdam University Medical Center involving a different HIV medicine, efavirenz.
From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2025
This line of inquiry follows animal model and stem cell studies in which efavirenz reduced the accumulation of both amyloid beta and tau.
From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2025
The new guidelines also call for universal use of the simplest, most effective treatment with the least side effects: a once-daily pill containing three drugs — tenofovir, efavirenz and either lamivudine or emtricitabine.
From New York Times ● Jun. 30, 2013
She estimates that Atripla — a co-formulated pill from Gilead Sciences in Foster City, California, that consists of brand-name emtricitabine, efavirenz and tenofovir — costs about 40% more than an alternative three-pill regimen.
From Nature ● Aug. 15, 2012
A generic version of one of those medications, efavirenz, is expected soon.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 27, 2012
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