Anti-retrovirals Flashcards
Which RX has an AE that causes nephrotoxicity and bone mineral density changes?
Tenofovir
Which anti-retroviral can cause PR or QTc prolongation? What is generally recommended prior and after starting this RX?
Saquinavir
EKG
Which RX binds to gp41 on virus and prevents fusion w/ host cell membrane?
Enfuvirtide
When should NRTI treatment be suspended?
When you see rising aminotransferase levels, hepatomegaly, or unknown cause of metabolic acidosis
Which RX is used to boost bioavailiability and pharmacokinetics of protease inhibitors?
Ritonavir
Tenofovir is distinct because it has a _______ in the parent molecule?
Phosphate
Which RX has an AE that causes:
- Inj. site reactions
- Hypersensitivity
- Increase % of bacterial pneumonia
Enfuvirtide
Which RXs are non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs)?
- End w/ “virine” (3)
- End w/ “virenz” (1)
- End w/ “virapine” (1)
Which class has a black box warning of lactic acidosis syndrome?
NRTIs
Which RXs are binding/fusion inhibitors?
- Maraviroc
- Enfuvirtide
- Ibalizumab
Which anti-retroviral can cause kidney stones?
Indinavir
Protease inhibitor short-term AE?
- GI problems
- Hyperbilirubinemia (atazanavir + indanavir)
- Bleeding risk
- Hepatoxicity
Protease inhibitor long-term AE?
- Hyperlipidemia
- Lipodystrophy
- Insulin resistance
- Hypertension
- Diabetes?
Which class has AE of lipatrophy?
NRTIs
Enfuvirtide AE?
- Inj. site reactions (forms nodules + thick+
- Hypersensitivity
- Increase % of bacterial pneumonia
Emtricitabine unique AE?
Pigmentation of soles/palms
Enfuvirtide MOA?
Binds to gp41 on virus and prevents fusion w/ host cell membrane