Antivirals Flashcards

1
Q

Action of what class?

(a) Most agents inhibit viral replication.
(b) Although infections caused by a virus are common, antiviral drugs have limited use because they are effective against only a small number of specific vital infections. Typical anti-viral work by inhibiting viral replication.

A

Antivirals

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What can you use to treat:

(a) Herpes Simplex- initial and recurrent mucosal and cutaneous
(b) HIV
(c) Influenza A and B
(d) Chronic Hepatitis C treatment.

A

Antivirals

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3
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Examples of what class?

(a) Acyclovir: Zovirax
(b) Vancyclovir: Valtrex
(c) Penciclovir (topical): Denavir
(d) Oseltamivir: Tamiflu

A

Antivirals (clovir) (ivir)

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Contraindications for antivirals?

A

congestive heart failure, seizures, or renal disease.

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