Antiviral and Antiretroviral Therapies Flashcards
Goal of antiviral and antiretroviral therapy ?
- Theoretical
1) Eliminate the virus - Reality
1) Reduce viral load 2) Maintain viral load
Definition of Induction therapy ?
- Reduce the viral load (Titer) to a level that is undetectable and/or has no S&S
Definition of maintenance therapy?
- Maintain viral load at a undetectable / lowest possible state
Influenza A and B ?
- Negative sense ssRNA viruses
- Single agent therapy
or
- No Treatment
Herpes virus (HSV1, HSV2 and CMV)?
- dsDNA viruses
- Single agent therapy
&
- Short treatment duration
Hepatitis Virus (HBV & HCV) ?
- Positive sense ssRNA viruses
- Two agent therapy
&
- Long treatment duration
Retrovirus (HIV)
- Three + Agents therapy
&
- Indefinite treatment
Antiretro virals simply inhibit the production of new viruses
T or F
- True
- Have no effect on pre existing viruses
T or F
Immune system is critical for clearing mature viruses ?
- True
Viral resistance to antiretro therapies generally occurs when ?
- The virus mutates and still allows the target protein to continue to work even when the drug is present
T or F
The viral mutation prevents the drug from binding (Resistance) but such mutations result in less virulent viruses?
- True
How many steps can antiviral therapy target in a virus?
- 9 Steps in viral replication
What do M2 anti influenza agents target?
- M2 inhibitors block viral unpacking
- Blocks the M2 proton pump = No unpacking
- A lot of resistance not recommended
Neuraminidase inhibitors block what ?
- Block viral escape from the host cell
MOA of Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) ?
- Neuraminidase inhibitor
- Reversibly binds and inhibits the viral Neuraminidase to block viral detachment from host cell
- Impairs cleavage of Neuraminic acid tether
- Impairs the enzyme Sialidase
T or F
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is given as a prodrug, activated by hepatic esterases into active metabolite
- True
What does Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) treat?
- Influenza A and B
- Very little resistance thus far
- Some resistance for avian flu H7N9
Adverse effects of Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)?
- Some neuropsychiatric events have been reported
- Self-injury
- Delirium
Anti-herpesvirus agents target what ?
- limit the viral replication during the lytic active phase
What are the Major targets for herpesvirus inhibition are vDNA synthesis?
1) NucleoSIDE DNA polymerase inhibitors
2) NucleoTIDE DNA polymerase inhibitors
3) Pyrophosphate analog DNA polymerase inhibitors
T or F
A NucleoSIDE has a phosphate group attached ?
- False
- Pentose
Base + Ribose or Deoxyribose
T or F
A NuleoTIDE has a phosphate group attached?
- True
- Pentose
Base + Ribose or Deoxyribose + Phosphate group
T or F
All antiherpesviruse agents mimic some part of the dNTP structure to deceive the DNA polymerase?
- True
Valacyclovir and Valganciclovir are nucleoside analogs, what do they require?
- Requires conversion to dNTP analogs for activity
- Depends on
1) Viral thymidine kinase
2) Viral UL97 kinase
3) Host cell kinase
Cidofovir is a nucleotide analog (1 Phosphate), what does it require for activation?
- Requires conversion to dNTP analog for activity
- Depends on
1) Host Kinase
Foscarnet is a pyrophosphate (Diphosphate) analog it requires viral and host kinase activation?
t or F
- False
- Mimics diphosphate product of DNA syn
- Blocks DNA polymerase activity
- Does not require viral or host cell kinase activation
Valacyclovir (Valtrex) (Improved nucleoside analog) MOA ?
- Inhibition of viral DNA polymerase
T or F
Viral thymidine kinase able to phosphorylate any nucleoside (even though it’s not a “Thymidine)
- True
Treatment of activity of Valcyclovir ?
- Treats HSV 1 and HSV 2
- Some coverage for VZV
Valcyclovir is a pro drug, L-valyl ester of Aacyclovir, Converted to acyclovir via first pass metabolism
T or F
- True
Better absorption
- Less doses
- Better efficacy
What is the most common resistance of Valcyclovir?
1) Viral Thymidine kinase mutations that prevent conversion to nucleotide analog (MOST COMMON)
or
2) Viral DNA Polymerase mutations that prevent drug from binding and DNA incorporation
T or F
Acyclovir can cause nephrotoxicity; Valacyclovir is much better tolerated
- True
Valcyclovir is excreted via the kidneys, taking what increases the serum concentration?
- Probenacid increases serum concentration
Valganciclovir (Improved nucleoside analog) mimics what?
- Mimics pentose sugar
What does Valganciclovir treat?
- > 100x more effective than Acyclovir against CMV
- Approved for treatment of CMV in
1) Immunocompromised patients
2) HIV
3) Organ transplant
T or F
Valganciclovir is given as a prodrug?
- True
- Take with food
- Converted to Ganciclovir via first pass metabolism
Valganciclovir = L-valyl ester of ganciclovir
Resistance to Valganciclovir is caused by what ?
- Mutations in viral UL97
- Prevents drug from being phosphorylated
Valganciclovir adverse effects ?
- Myelosuppression
Valganciclovir is safe in pregnancy ?
T or F
- False
- Teratogenic/mutagenic
T or F
Cidofovir is a Nucleotide analog?
- True
MOA of Cidofovir ?
- Inhibition of viral DNA polymerase
- Converted to diphosphate by host cell kinases
- “looks” like a triphosphate
- Activity is independent of viral kinases
T or F
Cidofovir mimics a triphosphate?
- True
- Only needs host kinase for activity
Cidofovir resistance occurs when?
- Mutations in viral DNA polymerase that prevent it from binding drug
When is Cidofovir used?
- > 100x more effective than acyclovir against CMV
- Treatment of CMV in immunocompromised patients (HIV; organ transplant)
- Used for acyclovir-resistant HSV infections (no cross-resistance)
(val) acyclovir-resistant HSV infections
T or F
Cidofovir is used to treat acyclovir-resistant HSV infections
(val)acyclovir-resistant HSV infections
- True
- No cross-resistance
T or F
Cidofovir has poor absoprtion and is given IV
- True
Cidofovir is excreted via the Kidneys and is usually given with?
- Probenecid
Protects kidneys from damage - Saline
To further dilute urine
Cidofovir is contraindicated with other nephrotoxic agents
T or F
- True
Adverse Effects of Cidofovir?
- Nephrotoxicity (proximal tubular nephropathy)
- Fanconi syndrome
Excess amounts of glucose, bicarbonate, phosphates (phosphorus salts), uric acid, potassium, and certain amino acids being excreted in the urine
-Acid-base imbalances common
T or F
Cidofovir is safe during pregnancy?
- False
- Teratogen/mutagen, incorporated into human DNA should be avoided in pregnancy