Antivirals Flashcards
1
Q
Zovirax
A
acyclovir
2
Q
Valtrex
A
valacyclovir
3
Q
Tamiflu
A
Oseltamivir
4
Q
Tamiflu FDA indications
A
Flu A and B, must be started within 48 hours of symptoms
5
Q
side effects of tamiflu
A
neuropsychiatric events, GI, headache
6
Q
Drug interactions
A
flu vaccines (wait 2 weeks)
7
Q
Valtrex is the prodrug of
A
Zovirax (acyclovir)
8
Q
Zovirax and Valtrex are approved for
A
HSV and VZV
9
Q
Class - valtrex and zovirax
A
DNA polymerase inhibitor
10
Q
Drug interaction of acyclovir and valacyclovir
A
probenecid and zoster vaccine
11
Q
Which one comes in a topical form?
A
zovirax
12
Q
valacyclovir only comes in what form?
A
tablet
13
Q
IF used in genetal herpes, when should valtrex or zovirax be administered?
A
within 72 hours of first episode - if recurring, within 48 hours
14
Q
Side effects of Valtrex and Zovirax
A
crystalluria, GI, headache, Malaise
