Non HIV viruses Flashcards

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Varicella zoster virus (vzv)

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  • Alpha herpesvirus
  • DNA is singular, linear, double stranded molecule

Chicken pox
Shingles

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Chicken pox (vzv)

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Primary infection in child hood
Typically benign - maculopapular, vesicular, and pappular rash
Late winter to early spring

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Shingles

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  • Latent virus mainly in the elderly (sensory ganglia)
  • associated with significant pain - unilateral vascular rash
  • No seasonal predilection
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Mild to moderate chicken pox treatment

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No treatment

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Moderate to severe chicken pox treatment
2-12 years old

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Valacyclover 20 mg 1 kg po 3x daily

Acyclovir 20 mg kg po 4x daily (start within 24 hours of rash)

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Moderate-severe Chickenpox
adolescent, young adults

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-acyclovir 800 PO 5x daily ( start within 24 hours of rash)
-valacyclovir 1000mg PO 4x daily
-Famciclovire 500 PO 3x daily (effective data lacking)

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risk factors for chickenpox

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chronic cutaneous or pulmonary diseases
chronic salicylate treatment
( increased risk of reyes syndrome )

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what is not clear for the treatment of shingles

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benefits of antiviral therapy >72 hours of symptoms

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treatment of Shingles for mild to moderate

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-Valacyclovir
-Famciclovir

duration 7 days

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treatment of shingles for severe (ocular or neurologic or disseminated disease)

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Acyclovir IV* 7 - 10 day

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Treatment for Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN)

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-observed frequently following herpers zoster ophthalmic and upper body involvement
-gabapentin
-lidocaine patch 5%
-opiod alagesic
-nortriptyline or amitriptyline

prednisone-added to acyclovir does nit reduce incidence or duration of PHN

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Prevention Pre-exposure: Chickenpox

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Varicella vaccine
-live attenuated virus
-two dose series first administration at 12 - 15 months and then 4-6 years

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Prevention Pre-exposure: shingles

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-Zostavax: live attenuated single shot

-Shingrix: for 50 years and older (new and preferred)
–non live subunit two shot given 2-6 months apart

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Prevention Post exposure of shingles

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high-titer varcrella-zoster immune globulin 125 units/ 10 IM for high risk patients to prevent infection
–ASAP <96 hours after exposure

if rash develops initiate with acyclovir within 24 hrs

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Human a- herpesvirus (HSV)

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-two types: HSV-1 & HSV-2
-large, double stranded, linear DNA genome

HSV-1: acquired more commonly and earlier than HSV-2

HSV-2 seroprevalence incidence is estimates at 23 million cases per year

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HSV Manifestation

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-healthy children and adults
- initial episode more severe than recurrent
-presentation varies by site, age, and immune status of host and HSV type

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What is the most common and initial clinical manifestation of HSV-1?

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orofacial infection (gingivostomatitis and pharyngitis)

latent infection–> recurrent lesions on the vermillion border of the lips (herpes labials)

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what are clinially similar between HSV 1 and HSV 2

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genital infections

reoccurrences are common with HSV 2

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HSV: Treatment of Oral Lesions

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Valacyclovir 2 gm x 1 day **
Famciclovir ( approved for HIV only)

Acyclovir x 5 days ( Not FDA approved)

Topical regimens (less preferred)
-Penciclovir cream
- Acyclovir cream

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HSV: treatment of genital lesions
primary (initial episode)

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acyclovir, valacyclovir, famciclovir
PO
7-10 days

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HSV: treatment of genital lesions
subsequent recurrent episodes

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immunocompetent
-acyclovir, valacyclovir, famciclovir
- PO x 5 days

immunocompromised, HIV
-acyclovir, valacyclovir, famciclovir
-PO x 5-10 days

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HSV: treatment of genital lesions
severe

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Acyclovir IV 5-7 days

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HSV: treatment of genital lesions
acyclovir resistant HSV

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Forcarnet IV x 7days

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HSV: treatment of genital lesions
chronic suppression (daily)

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immunocompetent
-acyclovir PO BID
-Famciclovir PO BID
-valacyclovir PO daily
—pts with <9 recurrences per year should use 500mg PO then 1000mg PO if breakthrough

immunocompromised
-acyclovir PO BID
-Famciclovir PO BID
-valacyclovir PO daily

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25
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what does suppression therapy do for genital herpes reccurance

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reduce the frequency by 70-80% among pts that have frequent recurrences (>6/year)

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influenza Virus

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orthomyxlvirdae
-single stranded

caused by epidemic acute respiratory disease characterized by fever, cough, and sytemic symptoms
- primary viral pneumonia
-secondary bacterial pneumonia

Thee types: A, B, C

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how is influenza virus transmitted

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respiratory route –> large epidemics during winter in temperate climates

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Influenza type A

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moderate to sever
all age groups
human and animals

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Influenza type B

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milder
children
human

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Influenza type C

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non-epidemic
N/A
rarely in humans

31
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antigenic drift

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antigenic variants created by point mutations on surface antigens–> small changes in hemagglutinin and/or neuraminidase

-basis for seasonal epidemics of influenza
-resaon for changes in annual influenza vaccine
-rationale for annual vaccination recommendation

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antigenic shift

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influenza virus acuirei a new hemagglutinin or neuraminidase via genetic reassortment

  • results in emergence of novel influenza virus
    -potential for pandemic
33
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Influenza treatment

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Oseltimavir (PO x 5days )
- peds= weight base dosing

Zanamir (inhalation x 5 days)

most effective when used early in illness within 48 hrs or no clinical benefit
- ideally within 12 hrs of infection

exception; critically ill or hospitalized
-starting up to 5 days after onset is associated w survival

34
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Corticosteroids and influenza

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can cause excess mortality in pts with influenza pneumonia

AVOID!

35
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New Influenza agents

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Peramivir ( Influenza A and B)
- 1 dose (FDA)
- longer in hospitalized (5 days, limited studies)

Baloxavir ( Influenza A and B)
- 12 years or older
- weight based
-1 dose

36
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Influenza treatment in critically illed

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no benefit with 150 mg 2x daily dosing –> not recommended
-influeza B in 1 study show a trend towards benefit with higher dosing

37
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Prevention of pre exposure: influenza

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influenza vaccine
hand hygiene
respiratory etiquette
contact avoidance- stay home
chemoprophylaxis

38
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influenza at risk population

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-children age <2 years
-adults > 65 years

-chronic pulmonary, cardiovascular, renal, -hepatic, hematologic, metabolic, neurologic conditions, severe developmental delay, mental retardation

-immunosuppression, transplant, HIV
-pregnant or two weeks post partum

-<18 years who receive long term aspirin
-american indians/alaskan natives
-morbid obesity bmi >40
-residence of nursing homes and other chronic learning facilities

-high risk of complications in hSCT and organ transplant patients

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Influenza Prevention Pre: vaccination
Egg allergies

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can receive any licensed recommended age appropriate vaccine and do not have to monitored for 30 mins after administration

severe allergies should be administered in a medical setting

flu bloc(recombinant influenza vaccine) is not produced on eggs

40
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egg-based vaccine update

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A/Victoria

41
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cell or recombinant based vaccine update

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A/wisonsin

42
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prevention pre-exprosure: vaccination

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flumist intra nasal - live attenuated

live attenuated for health individuals between 2-29 who are not pregnant
-based on flu strain that does not cause disease
- still a living virus –> may cause infection with weaken immune system or underlying medical conditions
–ppl who have taken flu antiviral frugs within a certain amount of time \

within 48hrs - oselt, zana
past 5 days- peramivir
past 17 days- baloxavir

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prevention pre- exposure
chemoprophylaxis

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CDC does not recommend widespread ore routine use
- only high risk pts
-control outbreaks in long term care facilities
-only when when can be used with 48 hrs of exposure

44
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Influenza Chemoprophylaxis

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oseltamivir PO x 10 days
-peds weight based

zadnamivir inhaltion x 10 days

45
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rabies

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zoonotic encephalitis caused by different species of neurotropic viruses in the rhabovidae family
- single stranded RNA enveloped virions

highly contagious through exposure to animal saliva or nervous system tissue
– bite
– scratches
– contamination of open wounds or mucous membranes

46
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Rabies treatment

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no proven antiviral therapy

clean thoroughly with soap and water

human rabies immune globulin
-20 IU/kg on day 0
-infiltrated in and around the wounds and rest be administered at distant site IM
- do not give in same string as the vaccine
-do not give more than 7 days after the initiation of the vaccine

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Treatment: Rabies
Vaccination schedule

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Immunocomptent: 4 doses toal
- 1 dose on day 0,3,7, and 14

Immunocompromised: 5 doses
-1 dose on days 0,3,7,14,28

48
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If already been immunized for rabies

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-local wound cleaning
-NO human rabies immune globulin
-vaccination on days 0 and 3

49
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Rabies pre exposure prophylaxis

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3 doses
-1 dose on day 0, 7 and 21or 28

50
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Rabies prevention: pre-exposure
targeted high risk groups

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vets
lab workers
certain travelers

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Covid 19

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severe acute respiratory syndromee related corona virus

zoonotic (possible bat-borne)
spread via respiratory droplets

nesters human cells through angiotensin converting enzyme 2

symptoms after 2-14 weeks of exposure

viral shedding begin 5-6 days prior symptoms

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covid 19 presentation

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SOB or diffuculty breathing**
cough
fever or chills
muscle or body aches
sore throat
loss of taste
diarrhea
headache new fatigue
N/V
congestion or runny nose

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Authorized treatment of Covid 19

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out patient
-nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (paxlovid) within 5 days of sx onset
-Remdesivir ( within 7 days sx onset)
-alternative: molnupupiravir 18 yr and older ( with 5 days of sx onset)

inpatient
-remdesivir
-tocilizumab
-dexamethasone
-baricitinib

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prevention: Covid 19

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vaccination
-Moderna
-pfozer

wash hand often
- avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth

avoid close contact with sick individuals or stay home

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analogs

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purine
adenosine
n-hydroxycytidine

56
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analog: purines

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acyclovir
famciclovir
valacyclovir

57
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analog: adenosine

A

remdesivir

58
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analog: n-hydroxycytidine

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molnupiravir

59
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Inhibitors

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neuraminidase
endonuclease activity
protease

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Inhibitors: neuraminidase

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oseltamivir
zanamivir
peramivir

61
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Inhibitors: endonuclease activity

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baloxavir

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Inhibitors: protease

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nirmatrelvir

63
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purine analog acyclovir

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synthesize purine nucleoside analog with inhibitory action against HSV and VZV

stops replication by competitive inhibition of DNA polymerase

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Acyclovir tidbits

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low bioavailability
extensive renal elinination
high concentration= nephrotoxicity, due to
-rapid infusion
-dehydration
-renal insufficiency
-increase dose

SE: neurologic toxicity mechanism unknown (reversible)

65
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Other purine analogs

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valacyclovir
-ester of acyclovir
- well absorbed 3-5 x better

FAmciclovir
-metablolized to penciclovir ( active)

66
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Adenosine analog: remdesiver

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prodrug metabolized to nucleoside monophosphate intermediate

inhibitor of SAR-CoV-2 RNA polymerase

essential for vial replication

67
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adenosine alnalog tidbits

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dosing
-inpatient: IV x 5 days
-outpatient: IV x 3 days

monitor
-Liver function test ( d/c if elevate alt )
-heat rate
-infusion rate

68
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n-hydroxcytidine analog: mulnupiravir

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prodrug metabolized into n-hydroxytidine

phhosphylated to form active triphosphate
- incorporated in SARS-CoV-2 RNA

69
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neuraminidase inhibitors

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block the function of viral neuraminidase
-preventing its reproduction by budding from the host cell

influenza a and b

70
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neuraminidase tidbits

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toxic effects are minimal and difficult to distinguish from influenza
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, HA

caution with potential for confusion in dosing oral suspension

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endonuclease activity inhibitor: baloxavir

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inhibits replication of virus by interfering with cap snatching
-hijack the host mRNA transcription process
-5’methylated caps of the cellular mRNA are cleaved by the viral endonuclease and used to prime transcription of viral mRNA by viral RNA polymerase

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endonuclease activity inhibitor: baloxavir
TIDBITS

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AE:
-N/D
-HA
-bronchitis
-nasopharyngitis

avoid coadministration of multivalent cation as it can interfere with absorption

73
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protease inhibitor: nirmatrelvir

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-combined with ritinavir (paxlovid)
-is a peptidomimeti inhibitor of the SAR-CoV-2 main protease

74
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protease inhibitor: nirmatrelvir
tidbits

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AE:
-diarrhea
-taste sense altered

recommended for high risk pts
-DM, BMI> 25, lung disease, immunocompromised, cancer, . 65 etc