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Mechanism of Action of Antiviral Drugs

April 10, 2026November 10, 2025 Pharmacy Freak Editorial Team Harsh Singh Rajput

Introduction Antiviral drugs are pharmacological agents that inhibit the replication of viruses within host cells. Unlike antibacterial drugs, which target cell wall or protein synthesis, antivirals act on specific stages of the viral life cycle, including attachment, entry, nucleic acid synthesis, protein processing, and viral release. Mechanism of Action of Antiviral Drugs is based on … Read more

Mechanism of Action of Remdesivir (Veklury)

April 10, 2026July 5, 2025 Pharmacy Freak Editorial Team Harsh Singh Rajput

Introduction Remdesivir is an intravenous antiviral prodrug that inhibits viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp). Originally developed for Ebola, it is approved for COVID-19 in hospitalized and non-hospitalized high-risk patients. It also shows activity against several RNA viruses. Step-by-Step Mechanism of Action Pharmacokinetic Parameters Parameter Value Route Intravenous infusion (single or multiple doses) Distribution Extensive tissue … Read more