Anti-viral drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Many anti viral drugs can be described as what?
A
Nucleoside analogues that interfere with nucleic acids synthesis
2
Q
What is Aciclovir?
A
an anti herpes virus drug
3
Q
What are Famciclovir and Valaciclovir?
A
anti herpes virus drugs used for shingles
4
Q
Name an anti HIV drug
A
zidovudine
5
Q
What does zidovudine interfere with
A
the action of reverse transcriptase
6
Q
Name a drug used for chronic Hep B and C
A
interferon a
7
Q
What other drugs can be used for Hep B
A
Lamivudine and asefovir dipivoxil
8
Q
What are Zanamavir and Oseltamivir used for?
A
treatment for infu A or B (viral respiratory infections)
