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Amantadine (SymmetrelR)
A
Synthetic Tricyclic Amine
Blocks penetration and uncoating of virus
Influenza A virus (RNA virus)
- Key adverse event(s) related to dental treatment: Xerostomia; normal salivary flow resumes upon discontinuation) and orthostatic hypotension
- Oral
2
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Ribavirin (VirazoleR)
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Purine Nucleoside
DNA and RNA synthesis inhibition
Respiratory syncytial virus (RNA virus)
Hepatitis C virus (RNA virus): in
combination with interferon alfa
Teratogenesis
- Key adverse event(s) related to dental treatment: Xerostomia (normal salivary flow resumes upon discontinuation) and taste perversion.
- Nasal, Oral
3
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Zanamivir (RelenzaR)
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Dihydro-oxane Derivative
Neuraminidase inhibitor
Influenza A and B
Nasal and throat discomfort (but uncommon)
- No significant effects or complications reported
- Inhaled
4
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Oseltamivir (TamifluR)
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Cyclohexene Derivative
Neuraminidase inhibitor
Influenza A and B
Nausea and vomiting and headache
- No significant effects or complications reported
- Oral
5
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Trifluridine (ViropticR)
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Pyrimidine Nucleoside
Herpes simplex keratitis (DNA virus)