What Does NRTI Stand For?

NRTI stands for Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor

NRTI, or Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor, is a class of antiretroviral drugs used primarily in the treatment of HIV. These medications work by mimicking the building blocks of DNA, thereby interfering with the viral reverse transcriptase enzyme, which is essential for the conversion of viral RNA into DNA. By blocking this process, NRTIs help to prevent the replication of the virus, contributing to viral load reduction and disease management in affected individuals.