Some antiviral drugs possess multiple potential clinical applications, such as ribavirin for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C and respiratory syncytial virus and cidofovir for the treatment of cytomegalovirus and other DNA viruses.

Remdesivir is a nucleotide analogue prodrug that is approved to treat COVID-19 in certain patients. Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are antimalarial drugs that were studied to treat COVID-19. Ivermectin is an antiparasitic drug that is being evaluated to treat COVID-19.

Here are 15 herbs with powerful antiviral activity.

1. Oregano. Oregano is a popular herb in the mint family that’s known for its impressive medicinal qualities.
2. Sage.
3. Basil.
4. Fennel.
5. Garlic.
6. Lemon balm.
7. Peppermint.
8. Rosemary.

Antivirals are medications that help your body fight off certain viruses that can cause disease. Antiviral drugs are also preventive. They can protect you from getting viral infections or spreading a virus to others.

The mechanisms of the antiviral effect of AZM support a large-spectrum antiviral activity. Azithromycin appears to decrease the virus entry into cells [2, 8]. In addition, it can enhance the immune response against viruses by several actions.

Yes. There are prescription medications called “antiviral drugs” that can be used to treat flu illness.

The development of antiviral drugs is a very complex process. Currently, around 50 drugs have been approved for human use against viruses such as HSV, HIV-1, the cytomegalo virus, the influenza virus, HBV and HCV.

Remdesivir is an antiviral drug originally discovered as part of a program to develop antiviral agents with activity against novel emerging viruses.

Consuming acidic drinks like lemon juice has no effect on coronavirus infections. Viral infections spread in your body when viruses enter your cells and make copies of themselves and then those copies enter new cells and repeat the process. Lemon juice will not destroy viruses in your body or stop the copying process.

Clinical studies further demonstrated a prophylactic effect of garlic in the prevention of widespread viral infections in humans through enhancing the immune response. This review highlights that garlic possesses significant antiviral activity and can be used prophylactically in the prevention of viral infections.

Common examples of contagious viral diseases include the flu, the common cold, HIV, and herpes. Other types of viral diseases spread through other means, such as the bite of an infected insect.

Other common viral diseases include:

• Chickenpox.
• Flu (influenza)
• Herpes.
• Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV/AIDS)
• Human papillomavirus (HPV)
• Infectious mononucleosis.
• Mumps, measles and rubella.
• Shingles.

List of Antiviral Drugs Antiviral Use Manufacturer Component Type Year Abacavir: HIV: Nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor Acyclovir (Aciclovir) Herpes Simplex, chicken pox. Adefovir: Hepatitis B: Gilead Sciences blocks reverse transcriptase Amantadine: Influenza: Ampligen: Avian Influenza: Amprenavir (Agenerase) HIV: Umifenovir

Antiherpesvirus drugs. The nucleoside analogs ( acyclovir and ganciclovir) actually mimic the normal nucleoside and block the viral DNA polymerase enzyme, which is important in the formation of DNA. All the nucleoside analogs must be activated by addition of a phosphate group before they have antiviral activity.

What are antiviral drugs? Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid, an inhaled powder, or an intravenous solution) that fight against flu viruses in your body. Antiviral drugs are not sold over-the-counter. You can only get them if you have a prescription from a health care provider.

All the nucleoside analogs must be activated by addition of a phosphate group before they have antiviral activity. Some of the agents (acyclovir) are activated by a viral enzyme, so they are specific for the cells that contain viral particles.