Antiviral Drugs Flashcards

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RNA Virus: Influenza

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3 types of influenza virus:

Type A: pandemics & epidemics (e.g. Spanish flu 1918, subtypes based on hemagglutinin & neuraminidase: H1N1, H3N2)

Type B: epidemics

Type C: neither (mild illness)

Large animal reservoirs (e.g. birds, pigs)

Clinical m(x): Uncomplicated influenza, Sinusitis, Ear infections

Complications: Viral pneumonia, 2o bacterial pneumonia, Cardiac complications (e.g. myositis), CNS complications (e.g. transverse myelitis, encephalitis, Reye

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Penciclovir adverse events?

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None

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Pandemics and Epidemics are caused by

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Influenza Type A

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Peramivir dosage?

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600 mg IV 1 dose

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NAI’s are useful for patients who…

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  • Require hospitalization
  • Have complicated/progressive influenza
  • Have high risk of flu like complications
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Oseltamivir dosing?

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75 mg BID 5 days

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Acyclovir MOA?

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Inhibits viral DNA polymerase by competing with Guanosine

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Monitoring for Ribavirin?

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  • CBC
  • INR
  • BUN/SCr
  • Pregnancy
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Ribavirin administration route?

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PO, inhaled, or IV

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  • Large animal reservoirs
  • Transmitted via respiratory route
  • Manifests as flu, sinusitis, ear infection
  • Complications include viral and bacterial pneumonia, cardiac complications, CNS complications
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Influenza (RNA virus)

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Palivizumab route of administration?

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IM (max of 5 doses)

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MOA of Foscarnet and Cidofovir?

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Direct inhibition of viral DNA polymerase (don’t need first phosphorylation, makes them helpful for resistant strains)

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Which drugs have antimicrobial activity on CMV?

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Gangciclovir and Valganciclovir

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Ganciclovir adverse effects?

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Bone marrow suppression (anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia)

Valganciclovir will have same effects

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What do Amantadine and Rimantadine treat?

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Just don’t use them for influenza okay

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Famciclovir route of administration?

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PO

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Foscarnet adverse effects?

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Electrolyte imbalances –> renal impairment (direct), seizures, anemia

T(x): monitor electrolytes at least 2x/week and use replacement therapy when necessary

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Valcyclovir metabolism?

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Metabolized first by viral thymidine kinase then by host enzymes (same as Acyclovir)

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Ganciclovir and Valganciclovir adverse events?

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  • Bone marrow suppression (anemia, platelets, WBC)**
  • Fever
  • Creatine levels; hydrate
  • Neuropathy; D/C
  • Pruitis; D/C
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Mild influenza symptoms are caused by?

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Influenza Type C

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Suspect acyclovir resistance if lesions do not improve in ______ days

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4-5 days

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Antigenic Shift

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Influenza A only

Virus acquires new hemagglutinin (H) and/or neuraminidase (NA) via genetic reassortment

Results in novel influenza virus

No prior immunity

Can potentially cause a pandemic

Occurs less often**

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What are the appropriate dosages (all PO) for Acyclovir, Valaciclovir, and Famciclovir for Herpes Zoster (Shingles)?

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Acyclovir: 800 mg PO 5xdaily x 7 d (800mg PO QID x 5 d for Chicken Pox/Varicella)

Valaciclovir: 1 Gm PO TID x 7 d

Famciclovir: 500mg PO TID x 7 d

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Penciclovir treats?

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HSV and VZV

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Ganciclovir MOA?
Inhibits CMV DNA polymerase via CMV UL97
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Foscarnet adverse events?
* Renal impairment from damage to tubules * Electrolyte imbalance * Seizures (D/C) * Anemia * Granulocytopenia --\> Hydrate with 2 L saline prior
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Which drugs have antimicrobial activity on HSV and VZV?
Acyclovir, Valaciclovir, Penciclovir, and Famiciclovir
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Acyclovir adverse effects?
Drug can crystallize in renal tubues --\> renal impairment/damage T(x): give fluids to dilute concentration or infuse slower Valacyclovir will have same effects
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Famiciclovir MOA?
Prodrug converted to pencyclovir and then inhibits viral DNA polymerase
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Which drugs are Adamantanes? Should we use them?
Amantadine, Rimantadine Nah, they really high influenza resistance
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Influenza drug of choice and their MOA
Neuraminidase Inhibitors (NAIs= Oseltamivir (Tamiflu), Zanamivir, Peramivir) MOA: * Binds to the surface glycoprotein, neuraminidase (NA) * Prevents the enzymatic cleavage of sialic acids from cellular receptors on the cell membrane (virions can't leave the cell to spread infection)
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Hepatic impairment with Famiciclovir Tx?
In severe hepatic impairment, prodrug conversion may decrease, leading to an increase in Famiciclovir concentrations
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Cidofovir + ______ decreases renal absorption and decreases nephrotoxicity?
Probenecid and saline prehydration
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Oseltamivir adverse events?
Nausea Vomiting Conjunctivitis Epistaxis Take with food
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Foscarnet and Cidofovir administration route?
IV/Topical
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Which antiviral prodrugs turn into which antiviral drugs once metabolized in the body?
Valaciclovir --\> Acyclovir Valganciclovir --\> Ganciclovir Famciclovir --\> Penciclovir
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Penciclovir MOA?
inhibits viral DNA polymerase
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Foscarnet and Cidofovir treat?
ALL 3! HSV, VZV, and CMV
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HSV-2
Transmitted via direct exposure to genital skin or fluids
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Very expensive drug to treat CMV?
Valganciclovir
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Topical Antivirals for HSV
Idoxuridine (HSV-1) Trifluridine (HSV) Docosanol (Abreva) --\> treats herpes labialis (cold sores), only OTC option
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Antigenic Drift
Influenza A or B Virus acquires **point mutations** in surface antigens * Hemagglutinin (H) * Neuraminidase (NA) Human antibodies no longer confer immunity to antigenic variants Results in need for: * Annual vaccination * Updates in combo of antigenic variants in each annual vaccine Occurs more frequently\*\*
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NAI's MAY be considered for patients who...
* Desires to shorten duration of illness * Therapy can be initiated within 48 hr of symptoms
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Ribavirin
Used for: Hep C Virus (in combination), RSV, Influenza Adverse effect: hemolytic anemia
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Foscarnet and Cidofovir used most commonly in?
* AIDS patients * Patients with resistance to acyclovir MOA
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Shingles: Acyc- 800 mg 5X 7 days Valacyc- 1 g TID 7 days Famicyc- 500 mg TID 7 days Chicken Pox: Acyc- 800 mg QID 5 days
VZV Dosing
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Valcyclovir adverse events?
* Headache * GI * Phlebitis (inflamed vein) * Rash/itching * Renal impairment * CNS effects; reduce dose or D/C
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Palivizumab
Used for: RSV prophylaxis in pediatric patients Administration route: IM
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3 topical for Herpes Viruses?
Idoxuridine Trifluridine Doconasol (OTC)
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Penciclovir metabolism?
First metabolized by viral thymidine kinase then by host enzymes \*\* no systemic absorption so no dosage adjustments
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Which guanosine analogue antiviral drug is preferred for use in pregnant women?
Acyclovir
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Ganciclovir treats?
CMV
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Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
Most commonly used NAI (oral) Oseltamivir is a prodrug Preferred treatment in pregnant women Dose: 75 mg PO BID x 5 days
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Antiviral drugs that are acyclic guanosine analogues?
Acyclovir, Valaciclovir, Penciclovir, Famiciclovir, Ganciclovir, Valganciclovir
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Zanamivir adverse events?
* Headache * Throat and tonsil pain * Nasal sxs and cough
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Ribavirin adverse events?
* Anemia- Needs close monitoring (CBC) * Other blood dycrasias * Fatigue, headache, insomnia, depression * GI * Alopecia, rash, itching * Hyperbilirubinemia
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Peramivir adverse events?
* GI problems * Neutropenia * Hyperglycemia * High creatnine * High hepatic enzymes * Insomnia * Hypertension
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Antivirals with Pregnancy Risk Factor C (do not use these with pregnant women)
Ganciclovir, Valganciclovir, & Cidofovir Use contraception while on these drugs!
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Ribavirin MOA?
Thought to target viral RNA polymerase to inhibit mRNA synthesis
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Penciclovir administration route?
Topical cream
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Valacyclovir administration route?
PO
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Pregnancy Risk Factor C?
Ganciclovir Valganciclovir Foscarnet Cidofovir Palivizumab All 3 influenza drugs
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Acyclovir metabolism
Metabolized first by viral thymidine kinase then by host enzymes
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Ganciclovir administration route?
IV
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Acyclovir administration route?
Topical, oral or IV
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Palivizumab adverse events?
* Fever * Rash * Antibody development * Anaphylaxis
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Cidofovir adverse events?
* Renal impairment * Neutropenia; reduce dose * Metabolic acidosis; D/C * Ocular complications; D/C
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Zanamivir dosage?
10 mg BID 5 days (inhaled)
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Ribavirin pregnancy risk factor?
Category X- do NOT use with pregnant women or their partners
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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
Human a-herpevirus has 2 types= HSV-1 & HSV-2 140-417 million infected worldwide between 15-49 years ol Clinical Mx: * Herpes labialis or cold sores (mainly HSV-1) * Genital herpes (mainly HSV-2) * Other: keratitis, encephalitis, disseminated disease
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Only epidemics are caused by?
Influenza Type B
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Acyc- 200mg 5x 7-10d or 400 mg TID 7-10d Valacyc- 1 g BID 7-10d Famicyc- 250 mg TID 7-10d
HSV Dosing
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Acyclovir treats?
HSV and VZV
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The clinical manifestations of herpes include...
Cold sores Genital herpes Keratitis, encephalitis, disseminated disease
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Which drugs have antimicrobial activity on all 3- HSV, VZV, and CMV?
Foscarnet and Cicofovir
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Pregnancy Risk Factor B?
Acyclovir Valacyclovir Famiciclovir Penciclovir
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Monitoring for Palivizumab?
* Hypersensitivity rxns * CBC (esp with bleeding at injection site)
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NAIs MOA?
* Prevent viral release from the infected host cell * Keeps the varion stuck on the cell membrane
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Famiciclovir adverse events?
* Headache; reduce dose * Drug interaction; reduce dose
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Valacyclovir MOA?
Prodrug converted to acyclovir by enzyme in GI tract and liver; then inhibits viral DNA polymerase
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Palivizumab treats?
RSV in pediatric patients
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Ganciclovir and Valganciclovir metabolism?
metabolized by CMV UL97 phosphotransferase
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Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV)
Infects ~30% of humans in their lifetime Trasmitted by respiratory route Clinical manifestations: chickenpox, shingles, neuralgia/cranial nerve palsies, pneumonia, encephalitis
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Valacyclovir treats?
HSV and VZV \*prodrug for Acyclovir\*
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Doconosal MOA?
May interfere with binding of viral envelope proteins to cell membrane
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What are the appropriate dosages for Acyclovir, Valaciclovir, and Famciclovir for 1st episode of genital HSV?
**Acyclovir:** 400 mg PO TID x7-10 d, 200 mg PO 5xdaily x7-10 d **Valaciclovir:** 1 Gm PO BID x 7-10 d **Famciclovir:** 250 mg PO TID x 7-10 d
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Very expensive drugs to treat VZV/HSV?
Valacyclovir Penciclovir Famiciclovir
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Famciclovir treats?
HSV and VZV
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Acyclovir Resistance?
Resistance can emerge due to mutations in viral thymidine kinase or viral DNA polymerase
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Foscarnet and Cidofovir MOA?
Inhibits viral DNA polymerase with no prior phosphorylation needed for binding to the DNA strand
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Ribavirin treats?
Influenza, RSV, Hep C
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HSV-1
Transmitted via contaminated aerosols or droplets
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Famciclovir metabolism?
First metabolized by viral thymidine kinase then host enzymes (just like Penciclovir)
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Factors that make patients HIGH risk for influenza complications
* Children \< 5 yr (especially those \< 2 yr) * Adults ≥ 65 yr * Pregnant women (and those up to 2 wk postpartum) * Residents of nursing homes or long-term care facilities * American Indians and Alaskan Natives * Individuals ≤ 18 yr receiving long-term aspirin therapy (d/t risk of Reye syndrome) * Individuals with the following chronic medical conditions: Chronic pulmonary disorders (e.g., asthma), Neurologic or developmental disorders (e.g., stroke, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, spinal cord injury, intellectual disability), Heart disease (e.g., congestive heart failure [excluding hypertension alone]), Blood disorders (e.g., sickle cell disease), Kidney disorders, Liver disorders, Endocrine disorders (e.g., diabetes mellitus), Metabolic disorders (e.g., mitochondrial disorders), Morbid obesity (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2), Immunocompromising conditions (e.g., HIV/AIDS, chronic corticosteroid use)
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Guanosine analogue antivirals MOA?
Halts viral DNA replication by inhibiting DNA polymerase (compete with dGTP) Phosphorylated 3 times to be incorporated into DNA replication, second and third phosphorylation is by host **Acyclovir, Valaciclovir, Penciclovir, and Famiciclovir:** HSV thymidine kinase for first phosphorylation **Ganciclovir and Valganciclovir:** UL97 for first phosphorylation
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Valganciclovir administration route?
PO
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Palivizumab MOA?
**Antibody** neutralizes glycoprotein F of RSV inhibiting the fusion of RSV to the host cell
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Acyclovir adverse events?
* Renal impairment (crystallization); hydrate * Phlebitis; ensure IV intact * GI; reduce does * Headache; reduce dose * Rash, itching; D/C
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Worldwide prevalence 30-95% Exclusively human reservoir (transmitted via blood, sexual contact, body fluids) High morbidity and morality in immunocompromised (transplant patients) Clinical manifestations: retinitis, esophagitis, colitis, pneumonitis, CNS disease
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DNA Viruses
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Varicella Zoster Virus ( VZV) Cytomegalovirus (CMV)