antiviral pharmacology

Antiviral Drugs Pharmacology- part 1, Mechanism & Clinical Use- AntiHerpesvirus , Hep B drugs

Physiology Open

The primary focus of this discussion is on antiviral medications targeting DNA viruses, specifically herpesviruses such as Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV), and Cytomegalovirus (CMV). These drugs function by interfering with the viral replication cycle within host cells. Sinc …

Antiviral drugs - Part 2, pharmacology, mechanism and uses

Physiology Open

This video focuses on antiviral pharmacology specifically targeting RNA viruses, highlighting established treatments for influenza and hepatitis C while noting that therapies for other viral types are still under development. The discussion begins with the influenza virus, detailing its structural c …