Antivirals

Question 1

What is Aciclovir used for?

Answer 1

Herpes and Varicella

It is metabolised by viral enzymes do very specific. It terminates DNA from being incorprated into host genome

Question 2

What is Ganclovir used for?

Answer 2

CMV infection

Targets host cells so lots of side effects eg neutropenia

Usually given after chemo to protect host

Question 3

What is Oseltamavir used for (Tamiflu)

Answer 3

Prophylaxis or antiviral

Must be used with 48 hrs and flu like side effects