Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines for flu treatment. Treatment works best when started within 1-2 days of symptoms. Antiviral drugs are different from antibiotics and COVID-19 treatments
Antivirals treat viral infections and are part of the antimicrobials class. Most antivirals are harmless to the host and target specific viruses. Natural virucides are produced by plants like eucalyptus and Australian tea trees
Epivir contains lamivudine and is available as tablets and oral solution. Used in combination with other antivirals to treat HIV infection. Available only with prescription and requires HIV-experienced doctor
Influenza is caused by the influenza virus and can range from mild cold to typical flu. Antibiotics treat bacterial infections, not viral ones like flu. Yearly vaccination is primary prevention method
TDF (Viread) is an antiviral drug approved for HIV treatment. Belongs to nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NtRTI) class. Available in two formulations: original TDF and newer TAF. Standard dose is 200mg tablet daily
Bell's palsy is an idiopathic facial nerve palsy affecting 15-30 per 100,000 people. Symptoms typically appear within three days, with 85% recovery within three weeks. No predilection for either side of face, more common in 40s and diabetics