Antivirals Flashcards
Antivirals (Non-HIV): herpesviruses
Acyclovir
valacyclovir
Trifluridine
Antivirals (Non-HIV): Influenza A
Amantadine (Influenza A)
Rimantadine (Influenza A)
Zanamivir, oseltamivir (Influenza A, B)
Antivirals (Non-HIV): Hepatitis
Simeprivir (Hepatitis C)
Lamivudine (Hepatitis B)
Antivirals (Non-HIV): Random
Ribavirin (RSV)
Cidofovir, foscamet (CMV)
Mechanism of Action: Antivirals
Blocks polymerase enzyme
Suppress viral replication
Indications for antivirals
viral infections caused by HSV, VZV, CMV, Hepatitis
Contraindications for antivirals
allergy to antivirals, renal dysfunction, pregnancy (ribavirin)
Adverse Effects of Antivirals:
Refer to Table 40-2 p.646
Interactions of Antivirals
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Nursing Process and Patient Centered Care: Patient Teaching (pp. 655-658) for Antivirals
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Antifungals include
Amphotericin B Fluconazole Voriconazole Nystatin Terbinafine
Mechanism of Action for Antifungals
disrupt fungal membranes
Indications for Antifungals
- tinea pedis (athlete’s foot)
- tinea capitis (ringworm of scalp)
- yeasts infections caused by Candida albicans
- systemic fungal infections in HIV patients
Contraindications of Antifungals
Allergy Liver disease Renal dysfunction Pregnancy Severe cardiac problems
Adverse Effects of Antifungals
Refer to Table 42-2 (p. 673) side effects based on body system