antiviral drug

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Antiviral drug
Antiviral drugs are a class of medication used specifically for treating viral infections. Like antibiotics, specific antivirals are used for specific viruses. Antiviral drugs are one class of antimicrobials, a larger group which also includes antibiotic, antifungal and antiparasitic drugs. They are relatively harmless to the host, and therefore can be used to treat infections. They should be distinguished from viricides, which actively deactivate virus particles outside the body.
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Antiviral drug
Antiviral drugs are medicines that cure or control virus infections. Purpose Antivirals are used to treat infections [more]Antiviral drug - Community and Resources


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antiviral drug
Noun
1. any drug that destroys viruses
(synonym) antiviral, antiviral agent
(hypernym) medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug
(hyponym) interferon


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antiviral drug
noun
drug which is effective against a virus


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