Glossary

retrovirus – a family of viruses that includes HIV.

phenotype test – a type of drug resistance that tests whether a drug is sensitive or resistance to a sample of HIV.

enzyme – a protein produced in the body that triggers or speeds up other chemical reactions.

Cardiovascular refers to the heart and blood vessels.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the general term for disease to the heart and related blood vessels.

Tmax – the time taken for a drug to reach the highest (maximum) concentration.

What happens when you take a drug?