Antivirals, Antiretrovirals, Antifungals, Anthelmic, Antiprotozoal Drugs Flashcards
Drug class of acyclovir
Antivirals
Drug class of ribavirin
Antivirals
Drug class of tamiflu
Antivirals
Drug class of valtrex
Antivirals
Can you use antiviral meds in COPD pt?
No
Can you use antiviral meds if pt have cardiac disease?
No
What do antiviral meds interact with?
Anticholinergics, theophylline, probenecid, cimetidine, ibuprofen
What do antivirals treat?
Hepatitis B and C, flu, retinitis, HIV, RSV, herpes simplex
What do antiretrovirals treat?
HBV, HIV, infection, AIDs
Can you take grapefruit juice with antiretrovirals?
No
Should you eat garlic with antiretrovirals?
No
Will antivirals and antiretrovirals prevent the spreading of the disease to others?
Yes
Can you have sexual contact if lesion(病变)is present?
No
Can you take erectile dysfunction med (sildenafil (Viagra)) with antivirals or antiretrovirals?
Yes but be careful
What are antifungal med used for?
Prevent and treat fungal infection in immunocompromised pt
Van you use antifungal meds if you have severe liver disease?
No
Anthelmintic drugs chinese
驱虫药
Drug class of albendazole, mebendazole, and pyrantel
Anthelmintic
What are anthelmintics used for?
Kills parasites/worms
Side effects of antiprotozoal drugs
Low bp, headache, dizziness, anorexia, NVD, abd cramping, peripheral neuropathy, nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity
How does food affect antimalarial meds?
Increase excretion, decrease effectiveness