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Vidarabine

Vidarabine or 9-β-D-arabinofuranosyladenine (ara-A) is an antiviral drug which is active against herpes simplex and varicella zoster viruses. Contents 1 Discovery 2 Mode of action 3 Mode of resistance 4 Synthesis, preparation and isolation 5 Selectivity 6 Clinical indication 7 References Discovery In the 1950s two nucleosides were isolated from the Caribbean sponge Tethya crypta: spongothymidine and spongouridine; which contained D-arabinose rather than D-ribose. These compounds l...

Nelfinavir

Nelfinavir (NFV; brand name Viracept) is an antiretroviral drug used in the treatment of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Nelfinavir belongs to the class of drugs known as protease inhibitors (PIs) and like other PIs is almost always used in combination with other antiretroviral drugs. Nelfinavir has been shown to be potentially active against SARS-coronavirus, and is being tested to treat COVID-19. Nelfinavir is an orally bioavailable human immunodeficiency virus HIV-1 protease inhibi...

Echinacea

Echinacea /knei/ is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family. It has ten species, which are commonly called coneflowers. They are found only in eastern and central North America, where they grow in moist to dry prairies and open wooded areas. They have large, showy heads of composite flowers, blooming in summer. The generic name is derived from the Greek word χνος (ekhinos), meaning "sea urchin", due to the spiny central disk. These flowering plants and t...

Nevirapine

Nevirapine (NVP), sold under the brand name Viramune among others, is a medication used to treat and prevent HIV/AIDS, specifically HIV-1.[3] It is generally recommended for use with other antiretroviral medications.[3] It may be used to prevent mother to child spread during birth but is not recommended following other exposures.[3] It is taken by mouth.[3] Common side effects include rash, headache, nausea, feeling tired, and li...

Ribavirin

Ribavirin, also known as tribavirin, is an antiviral medication used to treat RSV infection, hepatitis C and some viral hemorrhagic fevers.[1] For hepatitis C, it is used in combination with other medications such as simeprevir, sofosbuvir, peginterferon alfa-2b or peginterferon alfa-2a.[1] Among the viral hemorrhagic fevers it is used for Lassa fever, Crimean–Congo hemorrhagic fever, and Hantavirus infection but should not be used for Ebola or Marburg in...

Drug Category

Antiviral drugs are a class of medication used specifically for treating viral infections.[1] 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 (also termed antibacterial), antifungal and antiparasitic drugs. They are relatively harmless to the host, ...

Nevirapine

Nevirapine (NVP), sold under the brand name Viramune among others, is a medication used to treat and prevent HIV/AIDS, specifically HIV-1.[3] It is generally recommended for use with other antiretroviral medications.[3] It may be used to prevent mother to child spread during birth but is not recommended following other exposures.[3] It is taken by mouth.[3] Common side effects include rash, headache, nausea, feeling tired, and li...

Drug Index

Nevirapine (NVP), sold under the brand name Viramune among others, is a medication used to treat and prevent HIV/AIDS, specifically HIV-1.[3] It is generally recommended for use with other antiretroviral medications.[3] It may be used to prevent mother to child spread during birth but is not recommended following other exposures.[3] It is taken by mouth.[3] Common side effects include rash, headache, nausea, feeling tired, and li...

now headache,coughing is going on our body ## Have you seen a doctor? Do you know what type of virus it is? Many of them are left to run their course, since they will usually end naturally, but sometimes antiviral medications are required or other medications that can treat the symptoms, such as the coughing.

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Is there any way to order Viractin gel any more? ## where can i purchase viractin,, its the only thing that works! ## It looks like this product is out of stock everywhere, which could mean that it's discontinued for one reason or another. One manufacturer of this product is "Medibrands". I would consider looking them up and try to contact them. Listed below are some highlights about this product that might help you locate a similar or identical product: Active Ingredient: Tetracaine HCl Inactive Ingredients:Ethoxydiglycol Eucalyptus Oil Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Maleated Soybean Oil Methylparaben Propylparaben Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Water. NOTE: The generic name for this product is also the active ingredient - Tetracaine. Common US brand names for this medication are: Cepacol V...

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Hello, My Family is suffering from Viral fever, only 2 members are not infected till now, can you please suggest any medicine so they can not suffer from this viral fever, Is there any anti-baytic medicine for others so the viral fever not infecated them. ## Best ways to prevent against viral infection ,,, save ur family memebers which are not infected till now,, You can do this simple job ,,, here it's ,,,If you have cold symptoms, be sure to wash your hands after using tissues when you cough or sneeze or wipe your nose. Wash your hands before you touch someone else or their things so you don't spread the virus (a sub-microscopic particle) to them. If the other person is not as careful as you and you are not in a position to educate them on hygiene, then watch them closely and ...

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I have Hep c with viral load of 1,960,000 up from 1,100,000 8 months ago. Has any one tried taking Milk thistle, lipoic acid, Co-q-10 and selenium? Any info would be appreciatedFVSG ## I don't have any information on whether or not they will help, since they since they are supplements and herbs, so such things have not been studied. However, some of them can be very potent, so I do want to caution you to check with your doctor, first. Some of them can be as powerful and dangerous as prescription drugs, so you have to be careful adding anything, when you have existing medical conditions. Does anyone have any information to add? ## Hi .hope somebody can help me,im to start epclusa next week.ihave a vety high viral load 14mill but my ultrasound came back clear no serosis FibroscanF-1 g...

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Tetracaine

Tetracaine, also known as amethocaine, is an ester local anesthetic used to numb the eyes, nose, or throat.[1] It may also be applied to the skin before starting an intravenous (injection) to decrease pain from the procedure.[2] Typically it is applied as a liquid to the area.[1] Onset of effects when used in the eyes is within 30 seconds and last for less than 15 minutes.[1] Common side effects include a brief period of burning ...

Why is Viractin so hard to find? Is it being discontinued and if so, why? I've used it for years in conjunction with Abreva for cold sores and I love it but it keeps getting harder to buy and I don't understand why when it's such a great product! ## Viractin contains the active ingredient Tetracaine, which is a local anesthetic used to numb the area, topically. I'm not finding any specific information, but it appears that the company that makes it might have discontinued it. It's made by Medibrands and they no longer list any information about it on their site and most online sites that listed it for sale say it is currently out of stock. I don't know which one might be available in your area, but many products use a similar ingredient called Benzocaine, so you m...

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I had fever and joint pains so I had taken ?olo650 and dolowin after every 7-8 hrs as per doctors prescription. After 3 days, there are cuts all over my tongue, lips, gums, everywhere in my mouth. Tonsils are also there. I'm not able to eat anything. Is it due to the medicines? ## It is possible, since most medications can cause mouth irritation, and dry mouth. The U.S. FDA lists other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding, and stomach irritation. However, the best thing to do would be to consult your physician to be sure that is all that is going on. Do you eat a lot of acidic foods? Are you on any other medications?

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I have a fever and I'm suspecting that it's a viral fever, so plz suggest some antibiotics. ## I got fever and body pains since one day ## Antibiotics are not effective against viruses, which is why they cannot be used to treat a cold or flu. Antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections. Learn more virus details here. The best thing you can do for a virus, in most cases, is to let it run its course. However, if it gets problematic, then you should consult your doctor. Are there any other questions or comments? ## My daughter 9yrs suffering from fever and headache from 2 days I gave her paracetamol 250 mg syrup thrice a day.She relieved but headache is there again what should o do any medicine plz. Suggest, thanks..... ## I have a fever with a cough. I was wet in t...

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I have fever since three day but taken paracitamol then relife. It conutinue i have no antibiotics plese indicate for antibiotic. ## hi, i want to know about malaria. ## Vikas, antibiotics are not effective at treating viruses, they are only effective at treating bacterial infections. So, if you have a virus, an antibiotic will not help. Learn more antibiotic details here. And what did you want to know about malaria? Learn more Malaria details here. ## which antibiotic most comonly used for fever? ## I have fever and back pain and body pain .feeling sick due to whole body get warm and painfull ## I need a treatment option. Perhaps one of the following medications -but which one is dependable? 1) AVR 24 2) Harvoni 3) Heterosofir. ...anyone of them?

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Can I take Gramocef-O for a viral fever and throat pain? ## Gramocef-O contains the active ingredient Cefixime, which is a Cephalosporin class antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, it is not effective against viruses, no antibiotic is. If you try to use it when it is not necessary, you also run the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Have you seen a doctor for you symptoms?

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I am having severe body pain along with the pain at each of the joint of my body since past 2 days. I had a test for Thyroid, Blood sugar, Dengue. Reports are normal and Dengue is negative. Doctor prescribed painkiller along with antibiotics for throat infection and I am taking since past two days. I am basically a doctor and suspect this to be viral fever / Malaria. What medication would you suggest for my body pain and fever? ## I am having severe body pain along with the pain at each of the joint of my body since past 2 days

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I have heard that paracetamol IP is enhanced with some type of viral protein, is this true? ## No, it is just Paracetamol, which is used to alleviate pain and fever. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, and headache. Is there anything else I can help with?

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