Products Direct antiviralia are commercially available as drugs in the form of tablets, capsules, solutions, and creams, among others. The first antiviral agent was approved in the 1960s (idoxuridine). Structure and properties Antivirala are a large group of drugs and have no uniform chemical structure. However, groups can be formed, such as the nucleoside analogs. … Antiviralia
Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is one of the DNA virus forms. Chickenpox and shingles can be caused by it. VZV is a herpes virus. What is varicella-zoster virus? Humans are the only natural hosts of these herpes viruses. They have a worldwide distribution. The varicella-zoster virus is enveloped in a membrane. This membrane contains a double-stranded … Varicella Zoster Virus: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Symptoms Infection with norovirus manifests as gastroenteritis with diarrhea without blood in the stool and/or with violent, even explosive vomiting. Vomiting is more common in children. Furthermore, accompanying symptoms such as nausea, bloating, abdominal pain, abdominal cramps, muscle pain, headache, and mild fever may occur. An asymptomatic course is also possible. The duration of the … Norovirus
Symptoms The possible symptoms of acute hepatitis include: Mild fever Dark urine Lack of appetite Nausea and vomiting Weakness, fatigue Abdominal pain Jaundice Swelling of the liver and spleen However, hepatitis B can also be asymptomatic. From an acute infection, which lasts about two to four months, chronic hepatitis B can develop in a minority … Hepatitis B Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Produte Talimogenlaherparepvec is commercially available as a suspension for injection (Imlygic). It was approved in the United States in 2015 and in the EU and Switzerland in 2016. Structure and properties Talimogenlaherparepvec is attenuated herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) virus that has been genetically engineered to produce human granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF). GM-CSF … Talimogenlaherparepvec
Symptoms Possible symptoms of rotavirus gastroenteritis include watery diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, and feeling sick. Blood in the stool is rare. The course varies, but the disease leads to complications and hospitalization more frequently compared with other gastroenteritis. Fluid loss, especially in children, can lead to dangerous dehydration, convulsions and, in the worst … Rotavirus
Symptoms Dell’s warts are a viral and benign infectious disease of the skin or mucosa that occurs primarily in children and immunocompromised individuals. The disease manifests as single or numerous round, dome-shaped, shiny, skin-colored or white papules that usually have a central depression with a spongy core that can be squeezed. A single patient may … Molluscum Contagiosum (Dell Warts)
What are prodrugs? Not all active pharmaceutical ingredients are directly active. Some must first be converted to the active substance by an enzymatic or non-enzymatic conversion step in the body. These are the so-called . The term was introduced by Adrien Albert in 1958. It is estimated that up to 10% of all active ingredients … Prodrugs
Adefovir is a medicine used to treat hepatitis B. When taken long-term, it prevents hepatitis B viruses from multiplying. What is adefovir? Adefovir is a medicine used to treat hepatitis B. When taken long-term, it stops hepatitis B viruses from multiplying. Adefovir, also known as adefovirum, belongs to the class of drugs called antivirals. These … Adefovir: Effects, Uses & Risks
Symptoms Influenza (flu) usually begins suddenly and manifests itself in the following symptoms: High fever, chills, sweating. Muscle, limb and headache Weakness, fatigue, feeling sick. Cough, usually a dry irritating cough Rhinitis, nasal congestion, sore throat Digestive disorders such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, mainly in children. The flu occurs mainly in the winter months. … Flu Causes and Treatment
Introduction Antivirals is the umbrella term for the group of all active substances that are effective against viruses. Their effect is already derived from the word “antivirals”. It consists of the two parts “virus” and “stasis” (Greek for standstill) and describes the effect of the drugs. The aim is to prevent the viruses from multiplying … Drugs against viruses
Effect/Active substance groups Antiviral agents can be differentiated according to their mode of action. They hinder the reproduction of viruses in different stages. To prevent this mechanism, one must first consider the stages that are passed through during virus replication. First, the viruses bind to the surface of the host cell (human cells). When the … Effect/Active substance groups | Drugs against viruses
