DNA polymerase inhibitor

DNA polymerase inhibitor

A drug that acts against viruses by interfering with the action of the enzymes viruses use to build up their own DNA. Examples of this class of drugs are acyclovir (Soothelip, Zovirax), ganciclovir (Cymevene, Virgan), valganciclovir (Valtrex) and foscarnet (Foscavir).