An agent that kills a virus or that suppresses its ability to replicate and, hence, inhibits its capability to multiply and reproduce. For example, amantadine (Symmetrel) is a synthetic antiviral. It acts by inhibiting the multiplication of the influenza A virus. It was used to lessen the severity of the disease, particularly in individuals at high [..]

A drug used to treat infections caused by viruses.

See virucide

A substance or process that destroys a virus or suppresses its replication (i.e. reproduction).

virus treatment (pop)

(n) any drug that destroys viruses(adj) inhibiting or stopping the growth and reproduction of viruses

A substance that stops or suppresses the activity of a virus.

opposing the action of a virus

Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry Antiviral: A pharmaceutical used to treat viral infections. Molecular structure of zidovudine (AZT), an antiviral drug used to treat HIV/AIDS.

A drug used to prevent the growth or replication of viruses. See Related Term(s): Virus

Compound that kills or inhibits the growth of viruses.

Any of a number of herbs, drugs or agents capable of destroying viruses or inhibiting their growth or multiplication until the body is capable of destroying the virus itself. Most antiviral agents are members of the antimetabolite family.

A drug used to treat infections caused by viruses.

Literally "against-virus" – any medicine capable of destroying or weakening a virus.

Drug that is used to prevent or cure a disease caused by a virus, by interfering with the ability of the virus to multiply in number or spread from cell to cell. [6]

Any medicine capable of destroying or weakening a virus. The term literally means “against virus.”

 Literally "against-virus" -- any medicine capable of destroying or weakening a virus.

a medication that kills or inhibits the growth and replication of viruses

Literally "against-virus" -- any medicine capable of destroying or weakening a virus.

A compound that inhibits the growth and reproduction of viruses.

Any drug or other agent that interferes with the life cycle of a virus and suppresses its replication and/or pathogenic activity.

<pharmacology> Drugs, including interferon, which stimulate cellular defenses against viruses, reducing cell DNA synthesis and making cells more resistant to viral genes, enhancing cellular immune responses or suppressing their replication. Also refers to genetically engineered drugs that are designed to block viral replication. (14 Nov 1997)

a substance or process that destroys a virus or prevents it from reproducing.

Any substance or process that destroys a virus or suppresses its ability to reproduce.

(medicine) Inhibiting the growth and reproduction of a virus. (computing) Eliminating or inhibiting the action of a computer virus.

A drug or substance active against viruses such as the hepatitis virus, measles virus or HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Viruses are submicroscopic organisms causing infectious disease. Antiviral drugs include cidofovir, didanosine, stavudine, lamivudine, and indinavir.

a substance or process that destroys a virus or prevents it from reproducing.