Which of the following drug is not used in influenza?
Oseltamivir
Amantadine
Ribavirin
Acyclovir
Ans. D. AcyclovirOseltamivir is neuraminidase inhibitor which can be given for both influenzas A and B. Amantadine is drug which inhibit the uncoating of influenza A virus RNA. Ribavirin has a broad spectrum antiviral activity which inhibit the synthesis of viral RNA. Acyclovir mainly inhibit the viral DNA and its drug of choice for herpes simplex infection.
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