PharmaSaathi

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