Antiviral Drugs and Their Toxicities
Abstract
Developments in antiviral agents have led to significant progress in the treatment of infections caused by herpes simplex virus 1-2, varicella-zoster virus (VZV), cytomegalovirus, influenza A and B, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). There are several antiviral drug therapies that are widely used today. These antiviral drugs are examined under four main headings: drugs effective against influenza viruses, drugs effective against herpes viruses, anti-HIV drugs and immunomodulators in antiviral therapy. Toxicities of these drugs are also examined in four main headings: toxicity of drugs that are effective against herpes viruses, toxicity of drugs effective against influenza viruses, toxicity of antiretroviral drugs and toxicity of other antiviral agents. Under these main headings, antiviral drugs and toxicities of these drugs will be analyzed in more detail. The side effects and toxicities of these drugs should be well known and if such a situation is encountered, it would be more appropriate to choose another antiviral treatment that may have less side effects and toxicity for the patient if necessary.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Emergency Medicine
Journal Section
Review
Publication Date
November 28, 2019
Submission Date
August 27, 2019
Acceptance Date
November 19, 2019
Published in Issue
Year 2019 Volume: 1 Number: 3