Antiviral Agents

Agents used in the prophylaxis or therapy of VIRUS DISEASES. Some of the ways they may act include preventing viral replication by inhibiting viral DNA polymerase; binding to specific cell-surface receptors and inhibiting viral penetration or uncoating; inhibiting viral protein synthesis; or blocking late stages of virus assembly.

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Tree Number(s): D27.505.954.122.388

MeSH Unique ID: D000998

Entry Terms:

• Agents, Antiviral
• Antiviral Drug
• Drug, Antiviral
• Antiviral Agent
• Agent, Antiviral
• Antiviral
• Antiviral Drugs
• Drugs, Antiviral
• Antivirals

See Also:

• Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
• Virus Inactivation

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Chemical Actions and Uses
Pharmacologic Actions
Therapeutic Uses
Anti-Infective Agents
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Anti-HIV Agents +
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Viral Fusion Protein Inhibitors
HIV Fusion Inhibitors
Viral Protease Inhibitors
Coronavirus Protease Inhibitors
HCV NS3-4A Protease Inhibitors
HIV Protease Inhibitors