Definitions for antiviral drug
an·tivi·ral drug

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1. antiviral, antiviral agent, antiviral drugnoun

   any drug that destroys viruses

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1. Antiviral drug

   Antiviral drugs are a class of medication used for treating viral infections. Most antivirals target specific viruses, while a broad-spectrum antiviral is effective against a wide range of viruses. Antiviral drugs are one class of antimicrobials, a larger group which also includes antibiotic (also termed antibacterial), antifungal and antiparasitic drugs, or antiviral drugs based on monoclonal antibodies. Most antivirals are considered relatively harmless to the host, and therefore can be used to treat infections. They should be distinguished from viricides, which are not medication but deactivate or destroy virus particles, either inside or outside the body. Natural viricides are produced by some plants such as eucalyptus and Australian tea trees.

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1. antiviral drug

   An antiviral drug is a type of medication that is designed to inhibit the growth, development, or replication of viruses within the body. They act by targeting particular viral processes or structures, preventing the virus from multiplying and typically lessening the severity and duration of viral infections. Antiviral drugs are used in the treatment and prevention of a variety of viral diseases, such as influenza, HIV, herpes, and hepatitis.

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1. Antiviral drug

   Antiviral drugs are a class of medication used specifically for treating viral infections. Like antibiotics for bacteria, specific antivirals are used for specific viruses. Unlike most antibiotics, antiviral drugs do not destroy their target pathogen; instead they inhibit their development. Antiviral drugs are one class of antimicrobials, a larger group which also includes antibiotic, antifungal and antiparasitic drugs. They are relatively harmless to the host, and therefore can be used to treat infections. They should be distinguished from viricides, which are not medication but deactivate or destroy virus particles, either inside or outside the body. Antivirals also can be found in essential oils of some herbs, such as eucalyptus oil and its constituents. Most of the antiviral drugs now available are designed to help deal with HIV, herpes viruses, the hepatitis B and C viruses, which can cause liver cancer, and influenza A and B viruses. Researchers are working to extend the range of antivirals to other families of pathogens.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of antiviral drug in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

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   The numerical value of antiviral drug in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antiviral_Drug
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