Hep b Flashcards

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Ribavirin

A
Hemolytic anemia
Pregnant category x
Pregnancy registry
Must wait 6 months to get pregnant
Not effective as monotherapy
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Peg interferon counseling points

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Nausea vomiting
Hair loss
Flu like
Feeling down

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2
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Tx for ascities due to chronic alcoholism

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Loop diuretics plus spironolactone

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3
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Tenofovir can cause…

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Renal insufficiency
Fanconi syndrome
Osteomalacia

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4
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Rebetron

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Interferon plus ribavirin combination product

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5
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Medication guides are dispensed with

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Interferons

Stimulant medications

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6
Q

Bocepravir, telapravir
What class
How are they taken

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Protease inhibitors for hepc

Taken every 7-9 hours

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7
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Herbal agent that is liver protective

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Milk thistle

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8
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Interferon side effects

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Thyroid abnormalities
Rash, skin lesions, hair loss
Damage to the eyes

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9
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Rip it for hep b

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Epivir hbv

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10
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Ribavirin contraindications

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Crcl <50 ml/min

Caution in heart disease as it can worsen heart disease

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Ribavirin drug interaction with NRTI

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Increased hepatotoxic effects

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12
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So valid

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Sofosbuvir 400mg po qd w/wt food
Indicated for hep c only
12-24 weeks depending on genotype

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