Anti-Viral Drugs |Medical/Nursing/Allied Students| Muhammad Aurangzeb |KMU Pharmacology Series

In this comprehensive pharmacology lecture, Muhammad Aurangzeb (Assistant Professor of Nursing, Khyber Medical University Peshawar) discusses the classification, mechanism of action, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, dosages, and nursing considerations of commonly used antiviral drugs. This lecture is designed for BS Nursing, Post-RN BSN, DPT, MBBS, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Sciences students, as well as healthcare professionals seeking a clear understanding of antiviral pharmacotherapy. 🎯 Learning Objectives ✔ Define antiviral drugs and their role in the prevention and treatment of viral infections. ✔ Explain the viral replication cycle and sites of antiviral drug action. ✔ Discuss the major classes of antiviral drugs and their mechanisms of action. ✔ Describe indications, adverse effects, contraindications, and precautions of commonly used antiviral agents. ✔ Explain nursing responsibilities and patient education related to antiviral therapy. ✔ Differentiate between anti-herpes, anti-influenza, anti-hepatitis, and antiretroviral drugs. 📖 Topics Covered 🔹 Introduction to Antiviral Drugs 🔹 Viral Replication Cycle 🔹 Anti-Herpes Virus Agents Acyclovir Valacyclovir Famciclovir Ganciclovir 🔹 Anti-Influenza Drugs Oseltamivir Zanamivir Baloxavir Marboxil 🔹 Anti-Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Drugs Ribavirin 🔹 Anti-Hepatitis Drugs Sofosbuvir Ledipasvir Entecavir Lamivudine 🔹 Antiretroviral Drugs (HIV/AIDS) NRTIs NNRTIs Protease Inhibitors Integrase Inhibitors 🔹 Adverse Effects and Drug Interactions 🔹 Nursing Considerations and Patient Education 🔹 Clinical Applications of Antiviral Therapy 👨‍🏫 About the Lecturer Muhammad Aurangzeb Assistant Professor of Nursing Khyber Medical University (KMU), Peshawar MSc Nursing | MSc Public Health 📌 Suitable For ✅ BS Nursing Students ✅ Post-RN BSN Students ✅ MSc Nursing Students ✅ Medical Students (MBBS) ✅ Pharmacy Students ✅ Allied Health Sciences Students ✅ Nursing Educators and Practitioners If you find this lecture helpful, please Like, Share, and Subscribe for more lectures on Pharmacology, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Research, and Evidence-Based Practice. #AntiviralDrugs #Pharmacology #NursingEducation #BSNursing #MedicalEducation #HIVDrugs #AntiretroviralDrugs #Acyclovir #Oseltamivir #Sofosbuvir #PharmacologyLecture #MuhammadAurangzeb #KMU #NursingStudents #HealthcareEducation