Exam One Drugs to Know and MOA Flashcards
what are some antivirals drugs
viroptic ( cat. C), Zirgan ( Cat C), Acyclovir ( Cat.B), Valacyclovir ( Cat B), Famciclovir ( Cat B), Betadine ( Cat C)- oral antivirals are B and topicals are C
this drug inhibits DNA synthesis of the both the virus and the host ; inhibits thymidine synthetase ( topical)
1 % Trifluridine ( Viroptic)
what is the dosage for 1% Trifluridine ( Viroptic)
1 gt q.2.h x 7 days up to 9 gtt/d ; then q.4-6.h
whats 1% Trifluridine ( Viroptic ) indicated for
recurrent HSV keratitis and stromal HSV
what are SE of 1% Trifluridine ( Viroptic )
SPK or Superficial puntate epithelial erosions; conj edema; delayed wound healing
this drug selectively targets virus infected cells ; its a prodrug; effective as Viroptic with less SE ( topical )
Ganciclovir gel ( Zirgan)
whats the indication for Ganciclovir ( Zirgan)?
HSV dendritic keratitis
whats the dosage for Gangiclovir gel ( ZIrgan)
1 gt in affected eye 5 times per day until the ulcer heals; then 1 drop tid x 7 days
what are the topical drugs for treating viral infections
1% Trifluridine ( Viroptic) and Ganciclovir Gel ( Zirgan)
what are the orals for treating viral infections
acyclovir, Valacyclovir, and famcyclovir
this drug is phosphorylated to active compound by HSV thymidine kinase ; specific for viral infected cells. does not affect host
acyclovir ( oral): indicated for HSV dendritic keratitis
what is the antiviral MOA
all are placebo in nature until conversion to active form by viruses -> viral thymidine kinase activates antivirals via process of phosphorylation-> antivirals get spliced into viral DNA/RNA which screws up replication cycle -> viral death ensues
this drug is used for the acute tx of HSV keratitis; also inhibits recurrent HSV epithelial keratitis and genital herpes ( maintenance dose )
Acyclovir ( Zovirax) - ointment and oral available
what is the dosage for acyclovir ( Zovirax ) for acute HSV keratitis
400 mg q.4.h. to 5xd for 7-14 days - use this if pt allergic to viroptic
whats the maintenance dose of acyclovir ( Zovirax) for recurrent HSV epithelial keratitis
400 mg b.i.d x 12 mos .
what are the preps for Acyclovir
oral tabs ( 200,400, and 800 mg tabs) , IV , and non ophth. ung
this drug is the prodrug to acyclovir ; has greater GI absorption
Valacyclovir ( Valtrex)
whats the dosage of Valacyclovir ( Valtrex)
one gm tid . VZV and 500 mg tid HSV ( caps are 500mg and 1000 mg)
whats the maintenance dose of valacyclovir
1 gm qd x 1 year
this drug is indicated for HSV: genital and ophthalmic ; it inhibits viral DNA ; pro drug of penciclovir
Famciclovir ( Famvir)
whats the dosage of Famciclovir
250 mg tid x 7 days ; for suppression of recurrent HSV 250 mg b.i.d. x 1 year
what are the topical options for acute HSV dendritic keratitis
Viroptic or Zirgan
What are the oral options for acute HSV dendritic keratitis
acyclovir, Valacyclovir, and famcyclovir
which drug is mainly used for Herpes / VZO ( recurrent ) HZO- shingles
Acyclovir : Zovirax