Anti viral drugs - week 7 PBL Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
When are antiviral drugs most effective?
A
when virus is replicating
2
Q
How can antivirial drugs work?
A
highjack specific enzymes in the virus to prevent the cycle of infection and replication
3
Q
Common influenza antiviral and mechanism?
A
Oseltamivir (first line)
Zanamivir
Both viral neuraminidase inhibitors
