Antivirals in CMV Infection Flashcards

1
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Name the CMV antivirals

A

Gancyclovir
Valgancyclovir
Foscarnet
Cidofivir

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Cidofivir

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Induction and maintenance dosing

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Foscarnet

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Lots of resistance exists

HIGHLY NEPHROTOXIC

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Valgancyclovir

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Drug of choice for CMV retinitis TX and PX

P.O. only

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Gancyclovir

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Old drug
Black box warning
Very alkaline, watch kidneys and hydrate

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