Antivirals/HIV meds Flashcards
This antiviral class prevents late protein synthesis and processing…
proteasae inhibitors (HIV)
These drugs prevent viral packaging, assembly and release from the cell
neuraminidase inhibitors (flu)
Prisoners who can’t leave their cell say: “Nerd, im in a daze!”
acyclovir, valacyclovir, and docosanol are active against __________
HSV/VZV
ganciclovir, valganciclovir, foscarnet, and cidofovir are active against both ________ and _________.
CMV and Herpes
ribavarin is the only drug active against what disease?
RSV
These three drugs work against influenza
oseltamivir, zanamivir, and baloxavir
Sell Tami, and Zane in Biloxi
these three drugs are active against HBV
tenofovir, entecavir and lamivudine
“TEL hep b to fuck off!”
These two drugs are active against HCV
sofosbuvir/ledipasvir
sofosbuvir/velpatasvir
What is the DOC for VZV?
acyclovir/valacyclovir
what is the mechanism by which acyclovir/valacyclovir achieves antiviral status?
inhibits DNA synthesis by competing with dGTP.
what type of analogue is acyclovir?
guanosine analogue
how does acyclovir receive its first phosphorylation within the cell?
using viral thymidine kinase
how is resistance to acyclovir achieved?
mutation of thiamine kinase preventing first phosphorylation
what makes valacyclovir attractive in place of acyclovir?
because it is a prodrug which is converted to acyclovir, it has a higher bioavailability
what are the adverse effects of acyclovir?
nephrotoxicity w/ high IV dose
is acyclovir safe for pregnant patients?
yes
This drug inhibits viral fusion to host cell membrane preventing the virus from entering the cell, and is active against HSV
docosanol
what is docosanol used for?
herpes simplex
what are common side effects for docosanol?
skin irritation, headache
these two drugs are guanosine analogues that are activated by viral kinases within the cell which inhibits DNA polymerase
ganciclovir/valganciclovir
what are the routes of admin for ganciclovir?
ocular implant, oral, IV
what are the routes of admin for valganciclovir?
PO only
_______ treats…
PO tx/prophylaxis of CMV/herpes in immuncompromised patients
Oral, IV, ocular implant for CMV retinitis
IV for life threatening CMV
ganciclovir
what are the adverse effects of ganciclovir?
myelosuppression
CNS: HA, confusion, seizures
what is the mechanism by which foscarnet achieves antiviral status?
directly inhibits DNA and RNA polymerase and reverse transcriptase
does foscarnet require phosphorylation to be activated?
no
what is the DOC for CMV encephalitis?
foscarnet + ganciclovir
what is the DOC for ganciclovir resistant CMV retinitis?
foscarnet
what is the DOC for acyclovir/ganciclovir resistant HSV?
foscarnet
describe the toxicity of foscarnet…
renal toxicity based on creatinine clearance.
hydration reduces toxicity significantly
who should be cautioned to use foscarnet?
renal insufficient patients
what is the mechanism of action fo cidofovir?
cytosine analogue that inhibits viral DNA polymerase
Cidofovir = cytosine
does cidofovir require viral enzymes for phosphorylation?
no, activity can therefore be maintained agasint kinase deficient CMV or HSV
This drug is given for:
IV for CMV retinitis in ganciclovir resistant CMV
IV/topical for acyclovir resistant HSV
cidofovir
describe the adverse effects of cidofovir
dose dependent nephrotoxicity avoidable by hydration
same SE as acyclovir!
what is the mechanism of action for oseltamivir and zanamivir?
both are neuraminidase inhibitors, which block the release of the virus from infected cells
what is the therapeutic use of oseltamivir and zanamivir?
used against influenza A and B
which anti-flu has been approved for bird flu?
oseltamavir
what is the route of admin for zanamavir?
nasal or oral inhaler approved for pts > 7 yo
This drug may worsen respiratory fxn in COPD, worsen bronchospasm in asthma.
Not recommended for those w/ airway disease.
zanamivir (inhaler, nasal spray)
oseltamivir has what adverse effects?
NV, better if taken w/ food
This antiviral prevents viral gene transcription by inhibiting endonuclease activity
baloxavir/marboxil
what is baloxavir marboxil approved for,
approved for influenza A and B
what are the adverse effects of baloxavir marboxil?
diarrhea, nausea and headache
This drug is a guanosine analogue that is phosphorylated by host enzymes to inhibit RNA polymerase, and is active against RSV
ribavirin