5 Questions
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 ______.
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.
replication
HIV attacks the helper T cells within the immune system. The virus enters the helper T cells and ______ within it.
multiplies
Most antivirals target specific viruses. A broad – spectrum antiviral is effective against a wide range of ______.
viruses
Study Notes
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
Test your knowledge of antiviral agents with this quiz on pharmacology chapter 10. Explore the different classes of antiviral medications and their mechanisms of action, including their impact on various viral infections such as those affecting the eye, respiratory tract, and liver.
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