Antivirals

Question 1

Prevent or delay spread of viral infections

Inhibit viral replication by interfering with viral nucleic acid synthesis in the cell

Answer 1

Antivirals

Question 2

Antiviral drug used to treat herpes simplex and varicella-zoster viruses

Answer 2

Acyclovir

Question 3

Side effects & adverse effects of Acyclovir

Answer 3

Side effects: N/V, diarrhea, HA, tremors, anorexia, rash, pruritis

Adverse reactions: urticaria, crystalluria, nephrotoxicity (in large doses)