Antiviral Drugs PDF
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This document explains how carbohydrate-based antiviral drugs work to treat viral infections. It gives examples of these drugs, such as oseltamivir (Tamiflu), which is used for influenza.
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Antiviral drugs: Carbohydrate-based antiviral drugs are used to treat viral infections by targeting specific viral proteins or enzymes. These drugs can inhibit viral replication or prevent viral attachment to host cells. For example, oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is a carbohydrate-based drug used to treat i...
Antiviral drugs: Carbohydrate-based antiviral drugs are used to treat viral infections by targeting specific viral proteins or enzymes. These drugs can inhibit viral replication or prevent viral attachment to host cells. For example, oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is a carbohydrate-based drug used to treat influenza. Antiviral drugs: 1
