Antivirals Flashcards
what are the DNA viruses
- adenovriuses
- herpesviruses
- papillonaviruses
- Varciella-Zoster
what are the RNA viruses
-ortho and paramyxoviruses, rubella, viruses and retroviruses
what is used to treat Herpes and Varicella-Zoster Infections
Acyclovir
what are the symptoms of Acyclovir toxicity
- nausea, headache, diarrhea and vomiting
- transient renal dysfunction at high doses and when given to dehydrated patients by IV
what is the therapeutic use of Ganciclovir
- treatment of CMV retinitis in immunocompromised pats
- prevention of CMV disease in transplant pts
what is the toxicity of Ganciclovir
dose-dependent neutropenia, CNS effects (headache, behavioural changes, convulsions, coma), carcinogenic
patients with Ganciclovir toxicity present with
- blurred vision
- floaters
- loss of central or peripheral vision
what is the plasma half life of acyclovir
2.5 hrs
what is the plasma half life of Ganciclovir
> 24 hrs
Ganciclovir triphosphate [ ] are 10x of acyclovir
what is the therapeutic use of Foscarnet
- IV treatment for CMV retinitis in HIV-infected patients who are resistant to ganciclovir.
- Herpes patients who are resistant to acyclovir.
Toxicity of Foscarnet
Nephrotoxicity, anemia, nausea, fever, hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemia.
what is the therapeutic effect of Trifluridine
HSV keratoconjunctivitis and keratitis.
Replaced the drug Idoxuridine
what is the toxicity of Trifluridine
Inflammation of the cornea
what is the therapeutic effect of Fomivirsen
CMV retinitis in patients who do not respond to other drugs. Do not give to patients who have taken cidofovir in past month-may increase inflammation of the eye.
what is the toxicity of Fomivirsen
Iritis, increased intraocular pressure and vision changes.
see mnemonic on slide 13
see mnemonic on slide 13
what are the Neuraminidase Inhibitors
zanamivir, oseltamivir
what is the therapeutic use of Neuraminidase Inhibitors
-shortens the duration and may be used to prevent flu
what is the toxicity of Zanamivir
nasal and throat discomfort and headaches
-bronchospasm in asthma patients
what is the toxicity of oseltamivir (TAMIFLU)
- nausea, vomiting and headaches
- when taken with food there is less nausea
what can Zanamivir be used for
treatment of H1N1
what is Oseltamivir used for
Influenza A and B, H1N1
what are interferons
Interferons alpha and beta are made in response to viral infection
what is the MAO of interferons
IFNs bind to cellular receptors and activate the JAK-STAT signal transduction pathway
IFNs induce many proteins, including 2’-5’-oligoadenylate synthetase and a kinase, that inhibit protein synthesis.
what is the therapeutic use of interferons
genital warts, chronic hepatitis B and C, Kaposi’s sarcoma in HIV-infected patients, multiple melanomas and multiple sclerosis.
Peg-interferon 2A with Ribavirin is the treatment of choice for
chronic hepatitis C
what is the toxicity of interferons
- IM or SC injection may produce flu-like symptoms
- High dose or chronic therapy may be limited due to bone marrow suppression, fatigue, increased susceptibility to bacterial infections, anorexia, diarrhea and psychiatric syndrome (depression and anxiety)
what is the MOA of Ribavirin
inhibits viral mRNA synthesis
what is the therapeutic use of Ribavirin
- Ribavirin with interferon is the standard treatment for hepatitis C
- Given to treat infants and young children with Respiratory Syncytial Virus infections that cause bronchiolitis and pneumonia.
- Influenza A and B, Parainfluenza, Paramyxovirus, Arenaviruses and HIV.
what is the toxicity of Ribavirin
Aerosol is well tolerated, but systemic doses may cause anemia
Teratogenic therefore do not give to pregnant women.
what does HAART stand for
Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy