Exam 8: Antivirals Flashcards
Gamma Globulin Mechanism
Prevent attachment and penetration of viral particles
Gamma globulin adverse effects?
Systemic anaphylaxis
Pavilizumab
Monoclonal Antibody to RSV
Used in high risk infants by IV administration
Amantidine Mechanism
Blocks the M2 viral protein and causes buffering of the endosomal pH, preventing viral penetration and uncoating
Amantidine Uses (2)
- Influenza A Respiratory tract illness (Not effective against B)
- Also used as an Antiparkinsonian agent
What surface Antigens are used to type Influenza?
Hemagglutinin
Neuraminidase
(example: H1N1)
What is Neuraminidase important for?
A cleavage reaction required for release of virions from infected cells
What is Hemagglutinin important for?
Attachment of the virus to silica acid residues on the cell (important for penetration
Zanamivir mechanism
Inhibits neuraminidase of Influenza virus
Zanimivir uses
Influenza A and B
Oseltamivir Mechanism
Inhibits neuraminidase of Influenza virus
What is the difference between Zanamivir and Oseltamivir?
Oseltamivir can be taken orally and reaches places other than the respiratory tract.
Ribavirin Mechanism
Purine analog
Inhibits viral RNA synthesis
Ribavirin Uses (2)
- RSV in infants and young children
2. Chronic Hepatitis C (with IFN alpha)
Ribavirin Adverse Effects
Teratogenic
Pregnant healthcare workers should avoid caring for patients receiving aerosolized Ribavirin
Trifluridine Mechanism
Pyrimidine analog (Thymidine) Inhibits viral DNA synthesis
Trifluridine Uses
HSV1 and 2
Used topically for HSV keratoconjunctivitis or keratitis
Trifluridine Adverse Effects
Teratogenic
Acyclovir Mechanism
Purine Analog derived from Guanine
Must be phosphorylated to be active (done by Herpes’ intrinsic Tyrosine Kinase)
Inhibits viral DNA polymerase
How is Acyclovir selective?
It must be activated by a viral Tyrosine kinase.
Makes it non toxic to normal human cells
What is a problem with Acyclovir use?
Resistance is starting to occur.
Acyclovir uses
IV against Herpes viruses (all kinds of manifestations)
Topical agains mucocutaneous and keratitis caused by herpes
Also taken orally for VZV and herpes in the immunocompromised
Gancyclovir Uses
Cytomegalovirus retinitis