ANTIVIRAL

-Influenza A and some respiratory viruses

-Herpes viruses

-Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

-Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes acquired-immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

-Hepatitis B and C

-Some viruses that cause warts and certain eye infections

-A virus cannot replicate on its own

 It must attach to and enter a host cell.

 It then uses the host cell’s energy to synthesize protein, DNA, and RNA.

 Viruses are difficult to kill because they live inside our cells.

 Any drug that kills a virus may also kill our cells.

DNA replicates and stores genetic information. It is a blueprint for all genetic information contained
within an organism

-DNA consists of two strands, arranged in a double helix. These strands are made up of subunits called
nucleotides. Each nucleotide contains a phosphate, a 5-carbon sugar molecule and a nitrogenous base.

-RNA converts the genetic information contained within DNA to a format used to build proteins, and
then moves it to ribosomal protein factories
 RNA only has one strand, but like DNA, is made up of nucleotides. RNA strands are shorter than DNA
strands. RNA sometimes forms a secondary double helix structure, but only intermittently.

 Able to enter the cells infected with virus

 Interfere with viral nucleic acid synthesis and/or regulation

 Some agents interfere with ability of virus to bind to cells

 Some agents stimulate the body’s immune system

 -Influenza A

 Influenza B

 Respiratory Syncytial Virus

 Cough

 Fever

 Inflammation of the nasal mucosa

 Inflammation of the mucosa of the respiratory track