Antiviral drugs are a class of medication used specifically for treating viral infections. Like antibiotics and broad-spectrum antibiotics for bacteria, most antivirals are used for specific viral infections, while a broad-spectrum antiviral is effective against a wide range of viruses. Unlike most antibiotics, antiviral drugs do not destroy their target pathogen; instead they inhibit their development.
Noun 1. any drug that destroys viruses (synonym) antiviral, antiviral agent (hypernym) medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug (hyponym) interferon