Antivirals Flashcards
Influenza drugs
Amantadine
Oseltamivir
Zanamivir
Baloxavir marboxil
Herpesvirus drugs
Acyclovir/valacyclovir
Ganciclovir/valganciclovir
Cidofovir (+ probenecid)
Foscarnet
Hemagglutatin
Binds to sialic acid to initiate infection
Neuramidiase
Cleaves/releases virions so other cells can be infected
M2 protein
Influenze protein channel
Incoating and release of viral contents
Chemotherapy
Not a substitute for vaccination
Must be stated within 48 hours for patients with high risk of influenza complications
Amantidine (Adamatases) mechanism
blocks influenza A M2 channel proteins
does not work on influenza B
amantadine resistant
nearly 100% due to mutations in M2 protein
amantidine uses
parkinsons
amantidine adverse effects
mild CNS effects (tremor, diziness, ataxia)
neuramidase inhibitors (oseltamivir, zanamivir) mechanism
competitive inhibitor or viral neuramiinidase
Oseltamivir pharmacokinetics
orally avaliable
zanamivir pharmacokinetics
Given as dry powder for oral inhalation directly to side of infection
Neuramidase inhibitor resistance
Very low
Neuramidase inhibitor uses
Prophylaxis (pre and post exposure to influenza A or B in high-risk or unvaccinated patients)
Given within 48 hours of symptom onset
Oseltamivir adverse effects
Mild nausea and vomiting
Zanamivir adverse effects
Not for use in people with asthma/COPD due to risk of bronchospasm
Cap dependent endonuclease inhibitors (baloxavir marboxil) mechanism
Inhibits cap dependent nucleus