Information Keeda

ANTI-HELMINTHICS  Description also available in video format (attached below), for better experience use your desktop. Introduction Top of Form Top of Form ·        Anti-helminthics are a class of drugs used to treat infections caused by helminths (parasitic worms). ·        These worms can infect various parts of the body, including the intestines, liver, blood, and other tissues, leading to a range of health problems. ·        Anti-helminthics are essential in both human and veterinary medicine to control and eliminate helminth infections. Definition ·        Anti-helminthics are medications designed to eradicate or expel parasitic worms (helminths) from the host's body. ·        They work by either killing the worms directly or expelling them from the host's body through various mechanisms. Classification 1.      Benzimidazoles : o    Examples : Albendazole, Mebendazole, Thiabendazole o    Uses : Effective against a broad spectrum of helminths, inclu

ANTIVIRAL DRUGS Description also available in video format (attached below), for better experience use your desktop. Introduction Top of Form Top of Form ·        Antiviral drugs are medications designed to treat viral infections by inhibiting the development and replication of viruses. ·        Unlike antibiotics, which target bacteria, antiviral drugs are specific to viruses. ·        They are essential in managing diseases caused by viruses such as HIV, herpes, hepatitis, and influenza. Definition ·        Antiviral drugs are agents that inhibit the ability of viruses to multiply, thus reducing the severity and duration of viral infections. Classification ·        Antiviral drugs can be classified based on the type of virus they target or their mechanism of action. Based on Virus Type 1.      Anti-Herpesvirus Agents o    Acyclovir : Used for herpes simplex virus (HSV) and varicella-zoster virus (VZV). o    Valacyclovir : A prodrug of acyclovir with better b