An drug that kills viruses or
suppresses their replication and, hence, inhibits their capability to
multiply and reproduce.
For example, amantadine (BRAND name: SYMMETREL) is a synthetic (man-
made) drug that inhibits the multiplication of the influenza A virus
and has therefore been used to prevent the flu and (given within 24-
48 hours of the onset of symptoms) to lessen the severity of the
disease, particularly in individuals at high-risk such as those who
are immunosuppressed or in a nursing home. Rimantadine (BRAND name:
FLUMADINE) is related in structure and anti-influenza A action to
amantadine (SYMMETREL) but has fewer side effects. (Neither drug is a
substitute for flu shots).
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