Antivirals in CMV Infection Flashcards
1
Q
Name the CMV antivirals
A
Gancyclovir
Valgancyclovir
Foscarnet
Cidofivir
2
Q
Cidofivir
A
Induction and maintenance dosing
3
Q
Foscarnet
A
Lots of resistance exists
HIGHLY NEPHROTOXIC
4
Q
Valgancyclovir
A
Drug of choice for CMV retinitis TX and PX
P.O. only
5
Q
Gancyclovir
A
Old drug
Black box warning
Very alkaline, watch kidneys and hydrate