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nounany drug that destroys viruses
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inhibiting or stopping the growth and reproduction of viruses
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- pi an antiviral drug used against HIV; interrupts HIV replication by binding and blocking HIV protease; often used in combination with other drugs
- azt an antiviral drug (trade name Retrovir) used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow
- interferon an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus
- acyclovir an oral antiviral drug (trade name Zovirax) used to treat genital herpes; does not cure the disease but relieves the symptoms
- alpha-interferon a form of interferon that is produced endogenously and commercially for its pharmacological effects (including regulation of the immune system and antiviral and antineoplastic effects)
- beta-interferon a form of interferon that is produced by fibroblasts and have antiviral effects; used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis
- ddc an antiviral drug used to combat HIV infection
- ddi an antiviral drug used to combat HIV infection
- didanosine an antiviral drug used to combat HIV infection
- dideoxycytosine an antiviral drug used to combat HIV infection