Anti-Virals Flashcards
[Abreva Docosanol] MOA
[Long chain alcohol] that disturbs HSV cell membrane –> DEC HSV entry
Most of theHerpes Family Drugs are _______. What makes Valacyclovir/ValGangcyclovir unique?
Anti-Herpes = Nucleoside Analogs
Val = added Valine (Proprodrug) –> INC PO bioavailability

Describe how the Herpes family may become drug resistant. What does this mean for outcome?
[Viral Thymidine Kinase] adds the first phosphate to Acyclovir –> [Acyclovir monophosphate] (human enzymes add the other 2).
Herpes virus with mutated TK –> Drug Resistance.
but…
Mutated TK Herpes –> viral weakness and so aren’t as common

Acyclovir MOA
[Acyclovir TriPhosphate] is a Guanosine analog that incorporates into replicating viral DNA –> Halts synthesis

Acyclovir Indication (2)
HSV
Zoster (shingles)
(IV for encephalitits)

Acyclovir SE (3)
- [Renal Damage w/rapid infusion (interstitial nephritis vs. crystalline nephropathy] (check pt hydration status)
- HA
- GI sx

How many DDI does Acyclovir have?
4 serious interactions with abx

Ganciclovir MOA
Herpes Guanosine analog, first phosphorylated by [Herpes UL97 kinase]–> Chain Termination

Ganciclovir Indication (5)
- [CMV Pizza Pie Retinitis - PO]
- [CMV Post Transplant Px - IV]
- [HHV6 and 7 Roseola]
- [HHV8 Kaposi Sarcoma]
- EBV

Ganciclovir SE (4)
u throw Bones in the Grass, u get a R**ash. U ThrowUp in the Grass and then u Pass
- [Bone Marrow Suppression]
- Rash
- NVD
- Neurotoxicity (rare)

How many DDI does Ganciclovir have?
4 serious interactions with abx

Foscarnet MOA
Fos = phos
[pyrophosphate binding site] blocker –> Directly inhibits [Viral DNA polymerase]
NOT FIRST LINE TX

Foscarnet Indication (5)
“Gonna play CHER Voice in my Fas Car”
- [HSV-Resistant]
- [CMV Pizza pie Retinitis - IV]
- Varicella Zoster
- EBV
- [HHV6 & 7 Roseola]

Foscarnet SE (4)
You’ll be saying AMEN, taking Fos For 2 long!
- NEPHROTOXIC (Glomeruli Crystals)
- Electrolyte Disturbances (DEC Ca+ and Mg+)
- Myelosuppression
- Anemia

How many DDI does Foscarnet have?
None

Foscarnet Pharmacokinetics
[2-4 hour short half life] but deposits in bone

PriTelivir MOA
PriTelivir (Pretty boy on sketchy) =
Inhibits HSV Helicase-Primase

PriTelivir Indication
HSV
Replaces Foscarnet as adjunct to Acyclovir-therapies

Direct Acting Antivirals are used to CURE ___.
NS3 describes which HCV enzyme
Direct Acting Antivirals are used to CURE Hep C
NS3 = Protease

Direct Acting Antivirals are used to CURE ___.
NS5-A describes which HCV enzyme
Direct Acting Antivirals are used to CURE Hep C
NS5-A = Phosphoprotein

Direct Acting Antivirals are used to CURE ___.
NS5-B describes which HCV enzyme
Direct Acting Antivirals are used to CURE Hep C
NS5-B = [RNA-dependent RNA Polymerase]

Which inhibiting components make up the [Multidrug DAA],
Viekira? (4)
PORD

Which inhibiting components make up the [Multidrug DAA],
Harvoni? (2)
Ledipasvir (inhibits NS5-A)
SOfosbuvir (inhibits NS5-B)

Which inhibiting components make up the [Multidrug DAA] that only inhibits NS3? (3)
Sim, Tela & Boce

What is the [Multidrug DAA] Dose Regimen for Curing HCV.
Which HCV genotype does this cure?
[1 PO QD x 12-24 weeks +/- Ribavirin and IFN-alpha] –> Cures HCV Genotype 1 only

[Multidrug DAA] SE (3)
Minor Fatigue
Constitutional
Insomnia

How many DDI does [Multidrug DAA] have?
[P-gp inducers] DEC [Multidrug DAA] effect

[Multidrug DAA] Pharmacokinetics
[1-2 Day half life] with renal elimination

Ribavirin MOA (3)
- Nucleoside Analog that…*
1. Depletes GTP pools
2. [Directly Blocks Viral RNA polymerase –> viral replication errors]
3. Triggers CD8 activation

Ribavirin Indication (2)
- HCV
- RSV (Non-pregnant Adults)

Ribavirin SE (2)
- [Severe Hemolytic Anemia]
- Teratogenic

How many DDI does Ribavirin have?
Toxic when co-administered with [HIV RT inhibitors]

Ribavirin is typically only used in conjunction with _____
Ribavirin is typically only used in conjunction with IFN-alpha

IFN-alpha is at least 50% effective when with Ribavirin
IFN-alpha MOA
Stimulates [DEC Protein Synthesis of neighboring cells] (host antiviral immunity)
IFN-alpha = Pegylated Interferon-alpha

IFN-alpha Indication (2)
[Hep C: Genotypes 2 & 3] (but can suppress all)

IFN-alpha SE (3)
- Flu-like sx
- Depression
- Cirrhosis exacerbation

How many DDI does IFN-alpha have?
> 200! and > 20 are major! smh

IFN-alpha Pharmacokinetics
PEG INC [IFN-alpha] lifetime x 10 –> 3 Days long

Risk Factors for Progression of Hep B (3)
- [Elevated HBV DNA + INC serum ALT]
- [Male vs. Older vs. HCC fam hx]
- Coinfection with [Hep C, D or HIV]
When is it indicated to treat a Hep B positive pt? (4)
- [Liver Failure + chronic Hep B]
- [Cirrhosis + chronic Hep B]
- [HBV DNA >105] + [INC ALT >3 mo.]
- [HBV DNA >104] + [INC ALT >3 mo.] + [E-antigen]
Entecavir MOA (3)
Guanosine analog that Inhibits HBV
DNA priming / RT / DNA pol
Entecavir Indication
Hep B (including Lamuvidine resistant ones)
Entecavir SE (2)
Lactic Acidosis
Rebound Hepatitis
Describe any DDI Entecavir has?
“GA Tec doesn’t have Heart…so dont’ give em HAART!”
Can’t be given with HAART
Entecavir Pharmacokinetics
LONG HALF LIFE and excreted via glomeruli
Tenofovir MOA for Hep B
Prodrug hydrolyzes to Adenosine analog –> phosphorylated to Ten-PPP —> Inhibits HBV DNA pol (but works as a NRTI in HIV)

Tenofovir Indication (2)
HIV
Hep B

Tenofovir SE (3)
Hep B Flare
Nephrotoxic
[Lactic Acidosis Hepatic Steatosis Syndrome]
Describe any DDI Tenofovir has?
Many DDI
Watch for Nephrotoxicity and [Lactic Acidosis Hepatic Steatosis Syndrome]
[Amantadine & Rimantadine] MOA
Prevents intracell Viral Uncoacting by plugging [M2 ion channel]–> Viral RNAs are not released into cell
OBSOLETE DRUGS

[Amantadine & Rimantadine] Indication
Influenza A (70% of flu)
OBSOLETE DRUGS

[Oseltamivir & Zanamivir] MOA
Neuraminidase inhibitors –> prevents [sialic acid anchor] from being cleaved –> prevents release

[Oseltamivir & Zanamivir] Indication (2)
Influenza A and B

[Oseltamivir & Zanamivir] SE (3)
- GI Sx (including NV)
- Insomnia
- Vertigo

Route of Admin for [Oseltamivir & Zanamivir]. Dose Regimen
[(Oseltamivir = PO) / (Zanamivir = Aerosol inhalant)]
Postexposure Px: Start within 2 days of exposure and continue QD x 10 days vs. [6 weeks during outbreak]. This shortens Dz by 1-2 days

[Oseltamivir & Zanamivir] Pharmacokinetics
“Tami tolerates it well. She reached her Climax in 1 hour!”
Well tolerated; Reaches Peak Conc. in 1 hour
