Tags: Antiviral drug

Novel Antiviral Drug Kills Viruses by Bursting Their Bubble-Like Membranes, Provides New Approach in Fighting Infections

MEDICINE & HEALTH 08.03.2023 09:02 AM

Scientists utilized the potential of synthetic molecules called peptoid which work by disrupting the integrity of the viral membrane. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Monkeypox Antiviral Drug: What is Tecovirimat's Role in the Virus’ Mutation?

09.16.2022 09:00 AM

Health experts said mutation could enable the monkeypox virus to turn resistant to an antiviral drug that’s being used for its treatment. Read to know more.

COVID-19 Antiviral Drug Paxlovid Prescribed Specifically for Older People With Heart Disease

07.22.2022 07:42 AM

US President Joe Biden is taking Paxlovid in his fight for COVID-19 and will continue to be in isolation at the White House as he continues his duties. Read the article to know more about this antiviral drug.

Unequal Distribution of Medicine Like Molnupiravir Could Drive A Black Market for COVID-19 Antiviral Drug [Study]

06.01.2022 03:24 AM

There is an unequal distribution of COVID-19 antiviral drug molnupiravir and some are concerned that it might drive a black market for the said medicine. Read on to know why.

New Oral Antiviral Drug From China Shows Promising Results Against Omicron Variant of COVID-19 Virus

05.18.2022 23:46 PM

A new antiviral drug from China against Omicron a variant of the COVID-19 virus shows promising results. Continue reading to know the details.

Pfizer Files for COVID-19 Antiviral Pill Emergency Use Approval; Will FDA Approve It?

11.17.2021 01:29 AM

Pfizer stated on Tuesday that it has applied to the US Food and Drug Administration for an emergency use approval for its experimental COVID-19 antiviral pill.

Antibody-Drug Added to WHO's List of Treatments Against COVID-19; 1st UK-Approved Therapeutics Proven Effective in Combating Variants

09.27.2021 06:17 AM

The World Health Organization recently issued a statement revealing the most recent addition to its recommended list of treatments against COVID-19.

Remdesivir Currently Being Modified from Intravenous to Oral Administration; Study Describes Potential of the Antiviral Drug in Treating COVID-19

08.04.2021 05:32 AM

Researchers are currently working to enhance Remdesivir, the only FDA-approved COVID-19 treatment. From being administered intravenously, it is currently being developed to be orally taken.

Merck Anti-Viral Pill Shows Promise in Reducing COVID-19 Viral Levels

03.09.2021 02:53 AM

Antiviral drug Molnupiravir is under study as a possible cure for COVID-19. Experts say it works similarly to Tamiflu, a medication is often given to reduce the severity of the flu.

This 1988 Nobel Prize Winner is Responsible for Today's Antiviral Treatments

08.31.2020 23:45 PM

Gertrude Elion is the reason why today's medical experts have developed various types of drug treatments. Because of her work, scientists have been able to repurpose drugs and develop new treatments during the pandemic.

Japan's Fujifilm Starts Clinical Trials of Antiviral Drug to Treat Coronavirus Amid Promising Results in China.

04.01.2020 19:44 PM

Fujifilm has begun its clinical trials of Avigan (also known as Faviravir) antiviral flu drug in treating patients with coronavirus amid promising results in China.

Scientists Call For Urgent Trials To Judge Flu Drugs For Pandemics

10.07.2015 23:15 PM

Scientists still don't know if two commonly-used flu drugs -- Roche's Tamiflu and GlaxoSmithKline's Relenza -- really work in seasonal or pandemic flu outbreaks and say robust clinical trials are urgently needed to find out.

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