lopinavir

noun

lo·​pin·​a·​vir lō-ˈpi-nə-ˌvir 

: an antiviral protease inhibitor C₃₇H₄₈N₄O₅ that is taken orally in conjunction with ritonavir to treat HIV infection

Word History

First Known Use

1999, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

lopinavir

noun

lo·​pin·​a·​vir lō-ˈpin-ə-ˌvir 

: an antiviral protease inhibitor C₃₇H₄₈N₄O₅ that is taken orally in conjunction with ritonavir to treat HIV infection

Note: Lopinavir in combination with ritonavir is marketed under the trademark Kaletra.