Antiviral Drugs Flashcards
How is Acyclovir/Valacyclovir administered?
Oral, topical, IV
What is the MOA for Acyclovir/Valacyclovir?
- Nucleotide analogue
- Requires phosphorylation by viral thymidine kinase
- Inhibits DNA synthesis
- Concentrated in viral-infected cells
What are the uses of Acyclovir/Valacyclovir?
DOC:
VZV (Chicken pox/Shingles)
SAFE IN PREGNANCY
What are toxicities of Acyclovir/Valacyclovir?
- N/V, HA
- Nephrotoxicity (high doses); need to hydrate
How does resistance develop to Acyclovir/Valacyclovir?
Resistance develops due to decrease in viral thymidine kinase
What is the MOA for Docosanol (Abreva)?
Inhibits viral fusion to host cell membrane so that the virus cannot enter cell
What are the uses of Docosanol (Abreva)?
OTC for HSV (cold sores)
How is Ganciclovir/Valganciclovir administered?
Oral, IV, ocular implant
What is the MOA for Ganciclovir/Valganciclovir?
- Nucleoside analogue
- Activated by viral kinases
- Inhibits DNA polymerase
What are the uses for Ganciclovir/Valganciclovir?
DOC:
CMV
CMV retinitis
CMV + Herpes
What are toxicities of Ganciclovir/Valganciclovir?
- Teratogenic!
- Myelosuppresion: leukopenia
- CNS: HA, confusion, seizures
- Nausea, fever, rash
- Hepatotoxicity
What are contraindications to Ganciclovir/Valganciclovir?
Pregnancy
How is Foscarnet administered?
IV
What is the MOA of Foscarnet?
Directly inhibits DNA & RNA polymerase, reverse transcriptase
What are the uses of Foscarnet?
DOC:
CMV encephalitis
(+ ganciclovir)
CMV retinitis
(if ganciclovir resistance)
HSV
(if acyclovir/ganciclovir resistant)
What are toxicities of Foscarnet?
Renal toxicity (renal elimination) – adjust dose and hydrate
What is the MOA for Cidofovir?
- Nucleoside analogue
- Inhibits viral DNA polymerase
What are the uses of Cidofovir?
CMV retinitis (IV) (if ganciclovir resistance)
HSV (IV or topical)
(if acyclovir/ganciclovir resistant)
What are toxicities of Cidofovir?
Renal toxicity (renal elimination) – adjust dose and hydrate
What is the MOA for Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and Zanamivir (Relenza)?
Neuraminidase inhibitors – block release of virus
What are the uses of Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and Zanamivir (Relenza)?
DOC:
Influenza A and B (start within 48-72 hours)