Category list : Antiviral agents
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Targeting disease in the developing world Subscription
A new report by the Access to Medicine Index finds that pharmaceutical companies influence access to medicines in developing countries through the development of innovative and adapted products, operating equitable pricing strategies and building local capacity.
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Antiviral medicines for influenza Subscription
GPs may now prescribe, at NHS expense, antiviral medicines for the prophylaxis and treatment of influenza. This is according to a letter from the Department of Health, which is available from the Central Alerting System on the Department of Health website.
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New roles explored for nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors Subscription
New research suggests nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) have intrinsic anti-inflammatory activity through suppression of NLRP3 inflammasome.
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UNAIDS sets target of 90% of people with HIV receiving treatment by 2020 Subscription
A fast-track approach is needed over the next five years for the AIDS epidemic to cease to be a global health threat by 2030, according to a report by UNAIDS released on 18 November 2014.
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Public Health England reminds prescribers of effectiveness of antivirals for flu Subscription
Doctors have been instructed to prescribe antivirals for patients with severe influenza and not to be swayed by data showing that these drugs may not be effective.
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Contaminated batches of Zovirax eye ointment recalled Subscription
Contaminated batches of Zovirax (aciclovir) eye ointment are being recalled after metal particles were found in an ingredient used in its manufacture.
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Valcyte shelf life Subscription
The shelf life of Valcyte (valganciclovir hydrochloride; Roche) powder for oral suspension 50mg/ml has been extended from two to three years.
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Investigating treatment strategies for the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus Subscription
Researchers are investigating a number of ways to combat the outbreak of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, including using existing drugs.
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Discontinuation of Symmetrel and Lysovir capsules Subscription
Symmetrel and Lysovir capsules (amantadine hydrochloride) 100mg have been discontinued by Alliance Pharmaceuticals. Generic versions are available from Auden McKenzie. Further information on 01895 627420.
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European Medicines Agency to review Ebola therapies Subscription
Experimental Ebola treatments are to be reviewed by the European Medicines Agency as part of the international response to the disease outbreak in West Africa.
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