Anti Viral(6)

Albendazole (Albenza) is commonly used to treat certain infections caused by tapeworms, such as neurocysticercosis and hydatid disease. Albendazole is used to treat neurocysticercosis, an infection of the nervous system caused by pork tapeworms. This medicine is also used to treat cystic hydatid disease of the liver, lung, and peritoneum, an infection caused by dog tapeworms. Albendazole is used to treat infections caused by worms.

Symmetrel (Amantadine) may not be appropriate for treating or preventing all cases of the flu, depending on which virus is causing the infection. Amantadine does not work against all influenza viruses. Influenza A viruses in some locations may have developed resistance to amantadine, which will make it less effective. Amantadine works as an antiviral by blocking the activity of a specific protein in certain viruses they need to multiply and spread in the body. Amantadine may help relieve Parkinson’s symptoms or treat drug-induced movement problems by acting like dopamine in the brain to control movements.

Tamiflu (Oseltamivir phosphate) is an antiviral medication that blocks the actions of influenza virus types A and B in your body. Oseltamivir is used to treat influenza in people 2 weeks of age and older who have had flu symptoms for 2 days or less. Oseltamivir may also be given to prevent influenza in people who may have been exposed but do not yet have symptoms.

Valganciclovir (Valcyte) is commonly used for the prevention of cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease in people who have received transplants and for the treatment of CMV retinitis, a viral eye infection, in people with AIDS. Valganciclovir may not be appropriate for some of the infections listed above, depending on which germs are causing the infection. Viruses in some locations may have developed resistance to valganciclovir, which will make it not work as well.

Valtrex (Valaciclovir) is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, cold sores, and shingles (herpes zoster) in adults. Valacyclovir is used to treat cold sores in children who are at least 12 years old, or chickenpox in children who are at least 2 years old.

Zovirax (Acyclovir) is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox. This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug.