Definition of Ddc

1. Noun. An antiviral drug used to combat HIV infection.

Exact synonyms: Dideoxycytosine, Zalcitabine
Generic synonyms: Antiviral, Antiviral Agent, Antiviral Drug

Medical Definition of Ddc

1. A nucleoside analogue that inhibits infection of new cells by HIV. It is FDA-approved for the treatment of HIV when used in combination with AZT in patients with CD4 cell counts below 300 who have deteriorated despite treatment and as monotherapy following AZT-failure. Possible side effects include nerve damage in the hands and feet (peripheral neuropathy) and sores in the mouth. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ddc

dazzlements
dazzler
dazzlers
dazzles
dazzling
dazzling glare
dazzlingly
dazzlingness
dazzlings
dbas
dbh
dbl
dcmp deaminase
ddNTP
ddNTPs
ddc (current term)
ddd
dde
ddl
de-
de-Baathification
de-Christianise
de-Christianize
de-Muslimize
de-Nazification
de-Stalinisation
de-Stalinization
de-access
de-alate
de-authorise

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