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Antiviral drugs do not destroy their target pathogen; instead, they ______ its development.
Antiviral drugs do not destroy their target pathogen; instead, they ______ its development.
inhibit
Acyclovir (zo virax) is an antiviral prototype used for treating indications such as Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1 and 2 infections, severe genital HSV infections, HSC encephalitis, shingles and chickenpox, ointment for genital herpes infections, and cream for cold sores. It inhibits viral DNA ______.
Acyclovir (zo virax) is an antiviral prototype used for treating indications such as Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1 and 2 infections, severe genital HSV infections, HSC encephalitis, shingles and chickenpox, ointment for genital herpes infections, and cream for cold sores. It inhibits viral DNA ______.
replication
Rimantadine is indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of illness caused by influenza A virus in adults and prophylaxis against influenza A virus in children. It inhibits virus ______, possibly by preventing the uncourting of the virus.
Rimantadine is indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of illness caused by influenza A virus in adults and prophylaxis against influenza A virus in children. It inhibits virus ______, possibly by preventing the uncourting of the virus.
replication
HIV attacks the helper T cells within the immune system. The virus enters the helper T cells and ______ within it.
HIV attacks the helper T cells within the immune system. The virus enters the helper T cells and ______ within it.
Most antivirals target specific viruses. A broad – spectrum antiviral is effective against a wide range of ______.
Most antivirals target specific viruses. A broad – spectrum antiviral is effective against a wide range of ______.
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Antiviral Drugs
- Antiviral drugs do not destroy their target pathogen; instead, they inhibit its development.
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
- Used for treating Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1 and 2 infections
- Used for treating severe genital HSV infections, HSC encephalitis, shingles, and chickenpox
- Used in ointment form for genital herpes infections and in cream form for cold sores
- Inhibits viral DNA synthesis
Rimantadine
- Indicated for prophylaxis and treatment of illness caused by influenza A virus in adults
- Indicated for prophylaxis against influenza A virus in children
- Inhibits virus uncoating, possibly by preventing the uncoating of the virus
HIV
- Attacks the helper T cells within the immune system
- Enters the helper T cells and replicates within it
Antiviral Spectrum
- Most antivirals target specific viruses
- Broad-spectrum antivirals are effective against a wide range of viruses
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