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Antiviral agents.

P E Hermans, F R Cockerill

    Mayo Clinic Proceedings
    |April 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Few antiviral agents are available for clinical use. Amantadine hydrochloride is effective for influenza A prophylaxis and early treatment, while idoxuridine and acyclovir sodium treat herpes infections. Ribavirin shows limited clinical success.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Virology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Limited availability of antiviral agents for clinical use.
    • Established roles for amantadine hydrochloride in influenza A management.
    • Topical and systemic applications of idoxuridine, adenine arabinoside, and acyclovir sodium for herpes virus infections.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the current landscape of antiviral agents.
    • To highlight the efficacy and limitations of existing antiviral drugs.
    • To discuss the clinical utility of specific antiviral compounds.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of antiviral agents.
    • Analysis of clinical trial data and approved indications.
    • Assessment of drug efficacy in viral infections.

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    Main Results:

    • Amantadine hydrochloride demonstrates prophylactic and therapeutic value for influenza A.
    • Idoxuridine, adenine arabinoside, and acyclovir sodium are approved for various herpes simplex and zoster infections.
    • Ribavirin's broad in vitro activity has not translated to clinical success.
    • Methisazone is now obsolete due to smallpox eradication.

    Conclusions:

    • The clinical armamentarium against viral infections remains limited.
    • Specific antiviral agents are effective for influenza and herpes viruses.
    • Ongoing research is needed to develop novel antiviral therapies with improved efficacy and broader spectrums of activity.