Definitions for "Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor"
a drug (e.g., nevirapine, delavirdine) that inhibits the action of the HIV-1 reverse transcriptase enzyme, thus blocking HIV replication, yet works in a different way than nucleoside analog drugs, by binding with the RT enzyme.
an antiviral drug used against HIV; binds directly to reverse transcriptase and prevents RNA conversion to DNA; often used in combination with other drugs
A substance/drug (e.g., nevirapine), not like an RNA or DNA building block, which nevertheless inhibits the reverse transcriptase enzyme and interferes with viral replication.