Peptidomimetic HIV protease inhibitor. Prepn: H. L. Sham et al., WO 9721685; idem et al., US 5914332 (1997, 1999 both to Abbott); E. J. Stoner et al., Org. Process Res. Dev. 3, 145 (1999). Protease inhibition and pharmacokinetics: H. L. Sham et al., Antimicrob. Agents Chemother. 42, 3218 (1998). In vitro metabolism study: G. N. Kumar et al., Drug Metab. Dispos. 27, 86 (1999). Pharmacokinetic enhancement by ritonavir: G. N. Kumar et al., ibid. 902. Clinical trial with ritonavir in HIV infection: S. Walmsley et al., N. Engl. J. Med. 346, 2039 (2002).
Antiretroviral.
HIV Protease Inhibitor; Antiretroviral; Protease Inhibitors