List of antiviral drugs

Antiviral Drugs are a type of medication used specifically for treating Viral Infections. Unlike most Antibiotics, which destroy bacterial pathogens, antiviral drugs inhibit the development of the virus.

Pronunciation

An-ti-vi-ral Drugs

Etymology

The term "antiviral" is derived from the English prefix "anti-" meaning against, and "viral" from the Latin "virus" referring to poison or a noxious substance.

Types of Antiviral Drugs

There are several types of antiviral drugs used to prevent or treat the various viruses that can infect humans. Some of these include:

• Amantadine
• Acyclovir
• Oseltamivir
• Zanamivir
• Ribavirin
• Interferon

Each of these drugs works differently and can be used to treat different types of viral infections.

Related Terms

• Antibiotics
• Viral Infections
• Pathogens
• Pharmacology
• Medication

See Also

• List of Antibiotics
• List of Antifungal Drugs
• List of Antiparasitic Drugs

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