Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs)
Zidovudine (AZT)
Application: Treatment of HIV/AIDS
Effective against: HIV
Adverse effects: Anemia, neutropenia
Lamivudine
Application: HIV and hepatitis B treatment
Effective against: HIV, HBV
Adverse effects: Fatigue, nausea
Protease Inhibitors
Lopinavir
Application: HIV/AIDS treatment
Effective against: HIV-1, HIV-2
Adverse effects: GI disturbances
Ritonavir
Application: Boosts other protease inhibitors
Effective against: HIV
Adverse effects: Lipid abnormalities
Integrase Inhibitors
Dolutegravir
Application: First-line HIV therapy
Effective against: HIV-1, HIV-2
Adverse effects: Insomnia, headache
Raltegravir
Application: Treatment of HIV infection
Effective against: HIV-1
Adverse effects: Pyrexia, nausea
Neuraminidase Inhibitors
Oseltamivir
Application: Treatment of influenza A and B
Effective against: Influenza A and B viruses
Adverse effects: Nausea, vomiting
Zanamivir
Application: Treatment and prevention of influenza
Effective against: Influenza A and B viruses
Adverse effects: Cough, nasal symptoms
Interferons
Interferon alfa-2b
Application: Treatment of chronic hepatitis B and C
Effective against: Hepatitis B and C viruses
Adverse effects: Flu-like symptoms, depression
Peginterferon alfa-2a
Application: Hepatitis C treatment
Effective against: Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
Adverse effects: Injection site reactions, fatigue