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Influenza Flashcards

1
Q

What is the influenza virus?

A

An RNA virus

Influenza type A and B

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2
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Best treatment for influenza?

A

Prevention! Vaccination

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3
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Amantadine

A

CNS toxicity

Now only used for Parkinson’s

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4
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Rimantadine

A

Type A only, not relevant any more

CNS Toxicity

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5
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Zanamivir

A

INHALED!

Avoid use in asthma and COPD

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6
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Peramivir

A

One dose is $380

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7
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Oseltamivir

A

Tamiflu
Effective against A & B
75 mg BID x 5 days

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