List of Antiviral Drugs
Based on "Antibiotic and Chemotherapy"
written by Roger G. Finch
Anti-herpetic agents
| Generic | Brand Name |
|---|---|
| Acyclovir | Zovirax, Sitavig |
| Brivudine | Helpin |
| Docosanol | Abreva |
| Famciclovir | Famvir |
| Foscarnet | Foscavir |
| Idoxuridine | Herplex, Dendrid |
| Penciclovir | Denavir |
| Trifluridine | Viroptic |
| Valacyclovir | Valtrex |
| Pritelivir | Inhibitor of the viral helicase-primase enzyme complex2, currently under investigation |
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Anti-influenza agents
| Generic | Brand Name |
|---|---|
| Adamantane Derivatives | |
| Amantadine | Symmetrel |
| Rimantadine | Flumadine |
| Neuraminidase Inhibitors | |
| Oseltamivir | Tamiflu |
| Peramivir | Rapivab |
| Zanamivir | Relenza |
Interferonss
Among interferons, only Interferon-alpha is used in the treatment of viral diseases. It has immunomodulatory and antiviral properties.
| Generic | Brand Name |
|---|---|
| Interferon-α | Intron A, Roferon A, Wellferon, Viraferon |
Resources
- 1. New FDA Approved Drugs CenterWatch
- 2. Wald A, Timmler B, Magaret A, et al. Effect of Pritelivir Compared With Valacyclovir on Genital HSV-2 Shedding in Patients With Frequent Recurrences: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2016 Dec 20;316(23):2495-2503. PubMed
Last updated: January 21, 2017
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