Drugs for HBV and HCV

Question 1

Degrades viral RNA via activation of host cell RNAse (ribonuclease)

for HBV infection, HCV infection, Kaposi sarcoma, genital warts

Answer 1

Interferon-alpha

Question 2

Inhibits guanosine triphosphate formation

Prevents capping of viral mRNA

for HCV infection, RSV infection

Answer 2

Ribavirin

Question 3

Inhibits HBV DNA polymerase

for HBV, HIV (Lamivudine)

Answer 3

Lamivudine
Adefovir Dipivoxil
Entecavir
Telbivudine
Tenofovir
Clevudine

Question 4

An immune response modifier effective for external genital and perianal warts

Answer 4

Imiquimod