Final Exam - Viral Infections TT Flashcards
1
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Drugs Used to Treat Influenza Examples
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- amantadine
- oseltamivir
- zanamivir
2
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Brand: amantadine
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Generic: amantadine
-For influenza A only
3
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Brand: Tamiflu
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Generic: oseltamivir
-For influenza A and B
4
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Brand: Relenza
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Generic: zanamivir
-For influenza A and B
5
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Drugs Used to Treat Influenza Warning Labels
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- COMPLETE FULL COURSE OF THERAPY
- MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS OR DROWSINESS
- REFRIGERATE, SHAKE WELL, DISCARD AFTER 10 DAYS (oseltamivir susp.)
- TAKE WITH FOOD (oseltamivir)
- INHALE USING DISKHALER DEVICE (zanamivir)
6
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Interferons Examples
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- interferon alpha-2b
- peginterferon alpha-2a
- peginterferon alpha-2b/ribavirin
7
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Brand: Intron A
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Generic: interferon alpha-2b
-For Hepatitis B and C
8
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Brand: Pegasys
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Generic: peginterferon alpha-2a
-For Hepatitis B and C
9
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Brand: Pegetron
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Generic: peginterferon alpha-2b/ribavirin
-For Hepatitis B and C
10
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Nucleoside Analogs Examples
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- entecavir
- lamivudine
- ribavirin
- telbivudine
11
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Brand: Baraclude
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Generic: entecavir
12
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Brand: Heptovir
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Generic: lamivudine
13
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Brand: Virazole
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Generic: ribavirin
14
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Brand: Sebivo
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Generic: telbivudine
15
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Nucleotide analogs Examples
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-adefovir
