Antivirals Flashcards
1
Q
What are antivirals indicated for?
A
herpes infections (genital, orolabial, and herpes zoster)
2
Q
What are antifungals contraindicated in?
A
patients with hypersensitivity
3
Q
acyclovir (1)
A
nucleoside analogue antiviral
- Zovirax*
4
Q
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Zovirax (2)
A
- ointment: 5% w/w
- cream: 5% w/w
5
Q
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Generic Acyclovir (2)
A
- tabs: 200, 400, 800 mg
- injection soln: 50 mg/mL
6
Q
valacyclovir (1)
A
nucleoside analogue antiviral
- Valtrex*
7
Q
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Valtrex (1)
A
cplts: 500, 1000 mg
8
Q
famciclovir (1)
A
nucleoside analogue antiviral
- Famvir*
9
Q
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Famvir (1)
A
tabs: 125, 250, 500 mg
10
Q
oseltamivir (1)
A
neuraminidase inhibitor antiviral
- Tamiflu**
11
Q
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Tamiflu (3)
A
- caps: 30, 45, 75 mg
- susp: 6 mg/mL (generic not available)
- pwd for injection (generic not available)
