ウイルス(こうういるすやく)

こうういるすやく
noun
antiviral drug; antiviral medication
medicalhealth
1. antiviral drug; antiviral medication
A medication used to treat infections caused by viruses. Unlike antibiotics, which target bacteria, antiviral drugs work by inhibiting the ability of viruses to replicate.
抗ウイルス薬(こうういるすやく)服用(ふくよう)する
To take an antiviral drug.
インフルエンザ抗ウイルス薬(こうういるすやく)有効(ゆうこう)だ。
Antiviral drugs are effective against influenza.
I was prescribed an antiviral drug by my doctor, but I need to watch out for side effects.

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