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Bugs & drugs (Antivirals) Flashcards

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Treat influenza

A

Zanamivir, Oseltamivir (inh NA)

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Ribavirin treats?

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RSV, Chronic HCV

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Treat HSV & VZV

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Acyclovir or Valacyclovir (better oral bioavailability)
These drugs must be activated by viral thymidine kinase –> then they inh viral DNA polymerase
*Guanosine analog
*For acyclovir resistant HSV, use Foscarnet

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4
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Treat herpes zoster

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Famciclovir

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5
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Acyclovir can be used for?

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Oral or genital HSV lesions, VZV, weak activity against EBV, HSV encephalitis, prophylaxis in immunocompromised pts

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Treat CMV

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Ganciclovir.. If it fails, use Foscarnet or Cidofovir

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