The types of antivirals differ by the types of viruses they are used to treat. Here we list the most popular formulations by type of viral infection:
– Zovirax or Acyclovir by Cipla, Valtrex, Famciclovir for herpes including lip and genital herpes, shingles, etc.
– Stavudine, Efavirenz, Retrovir (Zidovudine), Lamivudine for HIV and AIDS treatment;
– Amantadine for flu treatment;
– Lamivudine, Adefovir (Hepsera) for hepatitis B;
– Rebetol (Ribavirin), Hepcvir (Sofosbuvir), Hepcinat (Sovaldi), Copegus (Ribavirin) for hepatitis C.