Antiviral Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
This antiviral drug blocks viral uncoating
A
Amantadine
2
Q
This antiviral drug is a neuraminidase inhibitor
A
Tamiflu
3
Q
Three drugs that block viral replication.
A
1) Protease inhibitors 2)Interferon 3)Tamiflu neuraminidase inhibitor
4
Q
Two antiviral drugs that block nucleic acid synthesis.
A
Acyclovir and AZT
5
Q
Used against Herpes simplex infections
A
Acyclovir
6
Q
Blocks nucleic acid synthesis by reverse transcriptase inhibitor.
A
AZT
7
Q
Used against Hepatitis C
A
Interferon
8
Q
What’s the mode of action of AZT?
A
Blocks nucleic acid synthesis by reverse transcriptase inhibitor.
9
Q
Two antiviral drugs used against influenza
A
Amantadine and Tamiflu
10
Q
Used against retroviral infections
A
AZT
