Pleconaril
Pleconaril
Pleconaril (pronounced plek-oh-nar-il) is an antiviral medication that was developed to treat illnesses caused by picornaviruses. This drug works by inhibiting the viral replication process, thereby preventing the virus from multiplying and spreading throughout the body.
Etymology
The term "Pleconaril" is derived from the Greek words "pleko," meaning to weave or braid, and "naril," which is a term used in pharmaceutical nomenclature to denote a drug's antiviral properties.
Mechanism of Action
Pleconaril works by binding to a hydrophobic pocket in the viral capsid, which results in a conformational change that prevents the virus from attaching to host cells and uncoating its RNA. This effectively inhibits the virus's ability to replicate and spread.
Related Terms
- Antiviral: A type of medication that is used to treat viral infections.
- Picornavirus: A family of viruses that includes many pathogens of humans and animals.
- Viral replication: The process by which a virus multiplies inside its host.
- Capsid: The protein shell of a virus.
- RNA: Ribonucleic acid, a molecule similar to DNA that is involved in coding, decoding, regulation, and expression of genes.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Pleconaril include nausea, headache, and nasal congestion. In rare cases, it can cause serious liver damage.
Contraindications
Pleconaril should not be used by people with liver disease or by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, as it can cause harm to the liver and potentially harm a developing fetus or nursing infant.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pleconaril
- Wikipedia's article - Pleconaril
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