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GlossaryAntiviral Drugs (Antiviral Medications)

medications that inhibit the replication of viruses

Antiviral drugs, also known as antivirals or antiviral medications, are a class of medications used to treat viral infections by inhibiting the development and replication of viruses. Unlike antibiotics, which target bacteria, antivirals are specifically designed to interfere with the life cycle of viruses, thereby reducing the severity and duration of viral illnesses such as influenza, HIV, and herpes.

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research The Mystery of an Inflamed Soul Patch

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A fungal infection caused the skin issue, and it was cured with antifungal treatment.

research Alopecia Associated with Indinavir Therapy

38 citations , August 1999 in “New England journal of medicine/The New England journal of medicine”

Indinavir can cause hair loss and other skin problems.

Sex-Related Differences in the Pharmacological Response in SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Dyslipidemia, and Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review

research Sex-Related Differences in the Pharmacological Response in SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Dyslipidemia, and Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review

June 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals”

Men and women respond differently to drugs for COVID-19, high cholesterol, and diabetes, which suggests a need for personalized treatments.

research Cepharanthine: A Review of the Antiviral Potential of a Japanese-Approved Alopecia Drug in COVID-19

70 citations , July 2020 in “Pharmacological Reports”

Cepharanthine, a Japanese hair loss drug, shows promise as a COVID-19 treatment but needs more testing.

Drug Interactions Between Common Dermatological Medications and the Oral Anti-Covid-19 Agents Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir and Molnupiravir

research Drug Interactions Between Common Dermatological Medications and the Oral Anti-Covid-19 Agents Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir and Molnupiravir

5 citations , December 2022 in “Annals Academy of Medicine Singapore”

Some skin medications can have harmful interactions with the COVID-19 drug nirmatrelvir-ritonavir, but not with molnupiravir.

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