Antiviral action of dipyridamole and its derivatives against influenza virus A

Acta Virol. 1982 May;26(3):125-9.

Abstract

Dipyridamole proved to be active against influenza viruses A/England 42/72, A/Bangkok 1/79 and A/fowl plague (FPV). The antiviral activities assayed by various methods varied from 90-99 per cent. No inhibition was found against influenza virus B/Leningrad 235/74 in vitro. Three dipyridamole derivatives were significantly active in tissue cultures against influenza virus A/England 42/72 and A/FPV. In white mice infected with influenza virus A/England 42/72 dipyridamole administered orally showed a protection rate of 62.5 per cent.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antiviral Agents / pharmacology*
  • Dipyridamole / analogs & derivatives
  • Dipyridamole / pharmacology*
  • Dipyridamole / therapeutic use
  • Influenza A virus / drug effects*
  • Mice
  • Orthomyxoviridae Infections / drug therapy
  • Rimantadine / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Rimantadine
  • Dipyridamole