oseltamivir

/ˌoʊ.sɛlˈtæm.ɪˌvɪɹ/

oʊ · SƐLTÆM · ɪvɪɹ (3 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

An antiviral drug that is taken orally in the form of its phosphate C₁₆H₂₈N₂O₄·H₃PO₄ and is a neuraminidase inhibitor used in the treatment and prevention of influenza. It is a derivative of shikimic acid, and is marketed as Tamiflu.

Etymology

From oselt- (of unknown origin) + -amivir (“neuraminidase inhibitor”).