Question

What was the first antiviral?

Answer 1

Antiviral:

1. Antiviral is the medication that helps to fight against the disease-causing virus present in our body.
2. Antiviral is highly effective in preventing diseases and protecting against infections.
3. Gertrude Belle Elion discovered the first-ever drug acyclovir again hepatitis virus.
4. Acyclovir is sold under the brand name Sitavig, Xerese, and Zovirax.
5. Acyclovir is an antiviral analog used to treat Varicella zoster, Herpes simplex, Herpes labialis, acute herpetic keratitis, and Herpes zoster.
6. It was approved in 1982 by FDA.