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What is the primary mode of action of virustatic drugs?
What is the primary mode of action of virustatic drugs?
Why are antiviral drugs considered virustatic?
Why are antiviral drugs considered virustatic?
What is a key characteristic of antiviral drugs in terms of their ability to enter cells?
What is a key characteristic of antiviral drugs in terms of their ability to enter cells?
Why is the exact mechanism of antiviral drugs often unclear?
Why is the exact mechanism of antiviral drugs often unclear?
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What is a challenge in designing anti-viral treatments mentioned in the text?
What is a challenge in designing anti-viral treatments mentioned in the text?
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What is the primary intended action of antiviral drugs?
What is the primary intended action of antiviral drugs?
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What is a key characteristic of antiviral drugs in terms of their effect on viruses?
What is a key characteristic of antiviral drugs in terms of their effect on viruses?
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Why do antiviral drugs depend on the host immune system for a cure?
Why do antiviral drugs depend on the host immune system for a cure?
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What is a potential consequence of administering antiviral drugs intravenously?
What is a potential consequence of administering antiviral drugs intravenously?
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What influences the efficacy of antiviral drugs?
What influences the efficacy of antiviral drugs?
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Study Notes
Virustatic Drugs
- Primary mode of action: inhibit viral replication, but do not eliminate the virus from the body.
- Considered virustatic because they do not directly kill the virus, but rather suppress its growth.
Antiviral Drug Characteristics
- Key characteristic: ability to enter cells to be effective.
- Primary intended action: to reduce viral replication and alleviate symptoms.
Limitations of Antiviral Drugs
- Exact mechanism often unclear due to the complexity of viral replication and the host's response.
- Depend on the host immune system for a cure, as they only suppress viral replication.
Challenges and Consequences
- Challenge in designing anti-viral treatments: the high mutation rate of viruses, making it difficult to develop effective drugs.
- Potential consequence of administering antiviral drugs intravenously: toxicity and side effects.
- Efficacy influenced by factors such as the patient's immune status, the type of virus, and the timing of treatment.
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Test your knowledge of antiviral and antitubercular drugs with this quiz. Learn about the intended actions, mechanisms, and potential side effects of these important medications in clinical pharmacology.
