Mod 1 antivirals Flashcards
antivirals
acyclovir indications
herpes zoster (shingles)
genital herpes
varicella
cold sores and genital sores
acyclovir mechanism of action
DNA polymerase inhibitor
terminates DNA chain during replication
acyclovir administration consideration
nephrotoxicity
antiviral patient education
significant fatigue
periods of rest encouraged
antiInfluenza generic med
oseltamivir
oseltamivir MOA
prevents release of virus from infected cells
oseltamivir administration considerations
decreases sx and shortens duration but doesn’t cure flu
start treatment w/in 48h of sx onset
antiretrovirals indications
illnesses like HIV
antiretrovirals MOA
impede replication
antiretrovirals administration considerations
impact renal fxn
monitor urine output and renal labs
acyclovir patient education
avoid sexual contact while lesions are present
fluid intake
acylclovir route
PO
IV
topical
NEVER IM OR SUBQ
acyclovir therepeutic effects
not a cure, improves sx
long term for prevention
acyclovir side effects
GI distress (taken on empty stomach)
burning upon application
acyclovir adverse effects
renal impairment
neuro problems
dehydration