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Pharmacology Anti-Viral Drugs 58334ea6

Mechanism of action of Oseltamivir and Zanamivir is:-

A
DNA polymerase inhibition
B
Inhibition of viral mRNA
C
Blocking viral uncoating
D
Neuraminidase inhibition
High-Yield Explanation
Oseltamivir acts by inhibiting influenza virus neuraminidase enzyme which is needed for release of progeny virions from the infected cell. Other neuraminidase inhibitor includes Zanamivir & Peramivir. These are used against Flu Virus (Bird flu/swine Flu). Drugs like Amantadine and Rimantadine are viral uncoating inhibitors. Route of administration of neuraminidase inhibitors in influenza: Zanamivir: Inhalational Oseltamivir: Oral Peramivir: Intravenous

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