Antiviral Agents Flashcards
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acyclovir
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- herpesvirus
- nucleoside analogue
- MOA: activation by phosphorylation by viral thymidine kinase enzyme–> competitive inhibitor of DNA polymerase–> chain termination
- use: genital and varicella zoster (oral); disseminated mucocutaneous, neonate infection, HSV encephalitis, VZV in immunocompromised (IV)
- adverse effects: nausea, headache, diarrhea, nephrotoxicity (HYDRATE!)
- resistance: mutation of thymidine kinase gene, cross-resistance w/ other antivirals
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valacyclovir (Valtrex)
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- prodrug of acyclovir (metabolized in liver and intestines)
- greater oral bioavailability
- MOA: same as acyclovir–> inhibit DNA polymerase
- use: primary/recurrent genital herpes, varicella in older children and adults, zoster, orolabial herpes
- adverse effects: nausea, headache, vomiting, rash
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foscarnet
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- analogue of pyrophosphate
- MOA: binds site where pyrophosphate resides–> inhibits DNA polymerase
- does NOT require prior phosphorylation
- use: IV for HSV and VZV (resistant to acyclovir), CMV retinitis, CMV colitis, CMV esophagitis
- adverse effects: renal impairment, changes in Ca phosphate K or Mg, avoid use w/ nephrotoxic drugs
- resistance: rare, mutations in DNA polymerase
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ganciclovir
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- herpes antiviral
- acyclic guanosine analogue
- MOA: phosphorylation by CMV UL97–> competitive inhibitor of viral DNA polymerase–> chain termination
- use: (IV) CMV retinitis, colitis, pneumonitis, esophagitis, reduce risk of CMV in transplant pts
- adverse effects: myelosuppression, CNS toxicity
- resistance: mutation of UL97 gene, cross-resistance with other antivirals
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valganciclovir
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- herpes antiviral
- prodrug of ganciclovir (activated in liver and intestines)
- MOA: same as ganciclovir (DNA polymerase inhibitor)
- use: (oral) CMV retinitis (AIDS), prevention of CMV in transplant pts
- adverse effects: myelosuppression, headache, nausea, diarrhea
- resistance: UL97 mutation
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trifluridien
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- fluorinated nucleoside
- MOA: phosphorylated by cellular enzyme–> competitive inhibitor of thymidine
- ocular admin
- keratoconjunctivitis, recurrent epithelial keratitis (HSV-1 and 2)
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oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
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- sialic acid analogue
- MOA: activated by hepatic esterases–>binds active site of neuraminidase–> inhibits function–> inhibits spread of progeny virons through RT
- use: >1yo with influenza A and B, chemoprophylaxis, 48 hrs w/in symptoms
- adverse effects: nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, rash
- resistance: point mutations in hemagglutinin or neuraminidase
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zanamivir
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- sialic acid analogue
- MOA: activated by hepatic esterases–>binds active site of neuraminidase–> inhibits function–> inhibits spread of progeny virons through RT
- use: 7 yo
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peramivir
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- MOA: neuraminidase inhibitor
- use: acute, influenza symptoms for no more than 48 hrs
- IV admin
- adverse effects: GI effects, rash, Steven Johnson syndrome, hyperglycemia, hypertension, delirium
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amantadine
rimantadine
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- symmetric tricyclic amines
- MOA: inhibit influenza A M2 protein–> inhibits necleocapsid release
- use: Influenza A, w/in 48 hrs of symptoms
- adverse effects: nausea, anorexia, neurological symptoms
- resistance: high levels, aa substitution in M2
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ribavirin
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- guanosine analogue
- MOA: phosphorylated by cellular adenosine kinase–> interferes with synthesis of guanosine triphosphate–> inhibit viral mRNA capping–> inhibit RdRp of RSV and HCV
- use: RSV bronchitis,combo therapy for HCV
- aerosol admin (RSV), oral admin (HCV)
- adverse effects: hemolytic anemia, depression, rash, cough, insomnia
- contraindications: pregnancy, anemia, ischemic vascular disease, severe renal disease
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paritaprevir
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- HCV protease inhibitor
- MOA: inhibit HCV NS3/4A protease–> inhibit proteolysis cleavage of immature viral polypeptides into mature viral proteins
- oral admin, combo w/ ombitasvir and ritonavir
- use: chronic HCV
- adverse effects: asthenia, fatigue, nausea, insomnia
- resistance: NS3 gene substitituions
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simeprevir
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- HCV protease inhibitor
- MOA: inhibit HCV NS3/4A protease–> inhibit proteolysis cleavage of immature viral polypeptides into mature viral proteins
- oral admin, combo w/ sofosbuvir, or ribavirin and pegylated interferon
- use: chronic HCV (screen pts for NS3 Q80K polymorphism)
- adverse effects: rash, pruritus, dyspena, nausea, myalgia
- resistance: NS3 gene substitution
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ledipasvir
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- nucleotide analogue HCV NS5A inhibitor
- MOA: inhibit NS54 protein–> inhibit viral RNA replication and virion assembly
- oral admin, combo w/ sofosbuvir
- use: chronic HCV
- adverse effects: diarrhea, fatigue, headache, hyperbilirubinemia, nausea, insomnia
- resistance: NS5A gene substitution
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ombitasvir
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- nucleotide analogue HCV NS5A inhibitor
- MOA: inhibit NS54 protein–> inhibit viral RNA replication and virion assembly
- oral admin, combo w/ paritaprevir and ritonavir
- use: chronic HCV
- adverse effects: asthenia, fatigue, nausea, insomnia
- resistance: NS5A gene substitution