Definitions for "EFAVIRENZ"
An FDA approved (09/18/98) non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor for combination use with other antiretroviral agents for adults and children with HIV infection. Also called Sustiva.
A non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor used in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV; also known as EFV. Generic name for Sustiva(tm).
Efavirenz (brand names Sustiva® and Stocrin®) is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) and is used as part of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for the treatment of a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1.