noun
antiviral drug; antiviral agent
Medical term for a drug that inhibits viral replication or treats viral infections.
インフルエンザの治療には抗ウイルス剤が処方されることがある。
Antiviral drugs are sometimes prescribed for influenza treatment.
新しい抗ウイルス剤の開発が急
Development of new antiviral agents is being urgently pursued.