antiviral drug

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antiviral drug (anti-vy-răl) n. a drug effective against viruses that cause disease. Antiviral drugs include aciclovir, ganciclovir, foscarnet, oseltamivir, and ribavirin, used for treating herpes, cytomegalovirus, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus infections; and antiretroviral drugs, used for treating HIV infections and AIDS.

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