Antiviral meds

Question 0

Symmetrel

Answer 0

CNS - everything
GI -NV, Di/Co, Anorexia, XEROSTOMIA (dry mouth)
CV- OH, P-Ed.

Question 1

Amsntadine

symmetrel

Answer 1

TYPE A
-Parkinson disease
- blocks uncoating and subsequent release of VNA
-Stops from being absorbed into cell wall
PO

Question 2

Flumadine (Rimantadine)

Answer 2

Type A
-Virus infec: Adult
Prophylaxis : only in children
Chemically and structurally similar to symmetrel

Question 3

Flumadinr caution
Elderly , Hepatic impairment , Renal impairment
Contraindications -neonates, Infants

Answer 3

S/E
N/V,  fatigue 
Insomnia 
XEROSTOMIA 
Abd pain 
H/A
Asthenia (WEAKNESS) 
Nervousness

Question 4

Tamiflu

Oseltamivir

Answer 4

Type A and B
Inhibit the release of viruses from infected cells
Limit tissue damage and duration of symptoms
PO
> 1 y/O symptomatic for no more than 2 days
Drug of choice for H5N1 (Avian) H1N1 Swine

Question 5

Tamiflu

S/E

Answer 5

N/V
Bronchitis
Insomnia
Vertigo

Question 6

Relenza

Zanamivir

Answer 6

Mechanism is same as TamiFlu
Orally INHALED
Adults and children > 7 y/o

Question 7

Relenza CAUTION

ASTHMA

Answer 7

H/A 
Dizziness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Sinusitis 
Bronchitis 
Cough 
Nasal Symptoms and infections