Glossary

monotherapy – using only one drug.

nucleotide – the building blocks of the genetic code (DNA/RNA). Also called a base.

mg (milligram) – abbreviation for milligram. 1000 milligrams = 1 gram.

clinical failure – when you develop new symptoms and illnesses even though you are on treatment. See virological failure.

NNRTI – Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor, a type of HIV drug – also called ‘non-nuke’.

Efavirenz, nevirapine, rilpivirine, etravirine and doravirine are all NNRTIs.

Drug targets in the virus life cycle.

Listing of NNRTIs.