Question

Why is making of antiviral drugs more difficult than making of antibacterial medicines?

Answer 1

Drugs:

1. A drug is a substance that alters the physiology or psychology of an organism when taken.
2. It produces a biological effect when taken by the person.
3. Antiviral drugs work against viruses while antibacterial drugs are those which produce biological effects against bacteria.

Explanation:

1. Because viruses have few biochemical pathways of their own, developing antiviral treatments is more complex than developing antibacterial drugs.
2. They use replicating host machinery. Thus, identifying locations where these medications can interfere while causing no threat to the host is extremely difficult.
3. As a result, developing an antiviral medicine that is both safe and effective is difficult.