Tilorone
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Tilorone (trade names Amixin, Lavomax and others) is the first recognized synthetic, small molecular weight compound that is an orally active interferon inducer.[1] It is used as an antiviral drug in some countries which do not require double-blind placebo-controlled studies, including Russia. It is effective against Ebola virus in mice.[2] It shows activity against Eastern equine encephalitis and related viruses.[3]
Pharmacology
Tilorone activates the production of interferon.[1]
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