Propose 3 ideas for the development of drugs that could stop viral replication cycle

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The strategy is to look for unique processes that occur in virus infected cells but not uninfected cells. Look at some of the enzymes encoded by viruses, and the processes they catalyze to find ideas for inhibiting virus replication.Antiviral drug, any agent that is used in the treatment of an infectious disease caused by a virus. Viruses are responsible for illnesses such as HIV/AIDS, influenza, herpes simplex type I (cold sores of the mouth) and type II (genital herpes), herpes zoster (shingles), viral hepatitis, encephalitis, infectious mononucleosis, and the common cold.

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Dr. George wants Mrs. Kim to have Ambien 5mg, one tablet by mouth at bedtime. May refill three times.

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Explanation:

Rx: Ambien 5mg # 10 (ten)

Sig: Ambien 5 mg PO HS for sleep PRN

Refills: 3 times

These abbreviations mean:

PO- the oral route for medication (per os)

HS- a patient's bedtime (hour of sleep)

PRN- as necessary or needed (pro re nata)

Further Explanation:

Ambien belongs to a drug class of sedative-hypnotics; in the brain, it causes calming effects -users fall asleep more quickly for a full night's rest. It is used in the treatment of insomnia in adults who have problems getting to sleep and staying asleep. However, treatment is typically only carried out for 1-2 weeks at a time.

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