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Viral and parasitic infection drugs Flashcards

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What are 3 nucleoside analog drugs (generic and brand name)

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  1. Acyclovir (Zovirax)
  2. Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
  3. Ribavirin
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What does a viral drug typically end in (the name)

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“vir”

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What is the MOA of the nucleoside analogs

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The drug inserts a slightly different nucleotide analog (but still undetectable) into the growing DNA chain of the virus which stops DNA polymerase

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What are the nucleoside drugs used to treat

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Herpes (cold sores, genital infections, encephalitis)

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Acyclovir

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(AKA zovirax) The prototype of antiherpetic drugs. Most commonly used in genital herpe infections

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Which nucleoside analog has better oral bioavailability

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Valacylovir (valtrex)

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What is the MOA of ribavirin

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Interferes with mRNA

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What is ribavirin used to treat

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Hantavirus, Hep C, (liver viruses)

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Which 2 nucleoside analogs are used to treat herpes

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Acyclovir and Valacyclovir

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10
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Which nucleoside analog is used to treat hep c or RSV infections (in children)

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Ribavirin

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Name two protease inhibitors

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  1. Indinavir (Crixivan)

2. Saquinavir (invirase)

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MOA of protease inhibitors

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The protease inhibitor drugs inhibit viral enzymes that usually aid in maturation. It results in the production of a noninfectious virion. (aspartyl protease)

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What are the protease inhibitors used to treat

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HIV

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Indinavir

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AKA Crixivan. Well absorbed, 60% unbound, needs acidic gastric environment for absorption. Cleared by the liver

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Saquinavir

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AKA Invirase. Always given with ritonavir to maximize bioavailability.

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What drug is used for Influenza A prevention and treatment

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Amantadine (Symmetrel)

17
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What is the Brand name of amantadine

18
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What is the brand name of indinavir

19
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What is the brand name of saquinavir

20
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MOA of amantadine

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Blocks M2 ion channels (h+) which is needed for fusion of viral membrane with the host membrane

21
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MOA of oseltamivir

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Blocks neuraminidase enzyme which is responsible for releasing newly formed virions into the host cell.

22
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What is the brand name for oseltamivir

23
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What is Oseltamivir used to treat

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Influenza A and B

24
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Name several drugs that are used to treat parasitic infections

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  1. Lindane (kwell)
  2. Permethrin (elimite)
  3. Pyrethrins (RID)
  4. Metronidazole (Flagyl)
  5. Albendazole (Albenza)
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What is lindane used for

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  1. Scabies

2. Head lice

26
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Contraindications for using lindane

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hypersensitivity, premature infancts, uncontrolled seizures

27
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Adverse effects of lindane

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  1. Neurotoxicity (seizures)
  2. CNS (dizziness, burning)
  3. Eczema, contact dermatitis
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What is Permethrin used for

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  1. Head lice
  2. Opportunistic prevention in immunocompromised pts
  3. STD
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Contraindications for using Permethrin

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Hypersensitivity, not used on infants less than 2 months

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Adverse effects of Permethrin

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  1. Dermatologic (pruritis, erythema)

2. Burning, stinging, numbness of scalp

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What is pyrethrin used for

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head lice, body lice, pubic lice, and associated eggs

32
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What exactly is pyrethrin

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The active ingredient of permethrin

33
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Adverse effects of pyrethrin

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Burning, stinging, irritation

34
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What is metronidazole used for

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  1. Acute intestinal amebias
  2. Anaerobic bacterial infections
  3. Bone and joint infections
  4. Endocarditis
  5. CNS infections
  6. Gynecologic infections (endometritis)
  7. Surgical prophylaxis
  8. TRICHOMONIASIS
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Contraindications of using metronidazole

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hypersensitivity, pregnant women with trichomoniasis, alcohol. Or any pt that has used disulfiram within the last 2 weeks

36
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Adverse effects of metronidazole

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  1. CV - flattened T-wave, thrombophlebitis
  2. CNS - headache
  3. skin issues
  4. GI - NVD
  5. Vaginitis
37
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What is Albendazole used for

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Parenchymal neurocysticercosis caused by pork worms (Taenia solium)

38
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Adverse effects of albendazole

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  1. CNS - headache, dizziness, intracranial pressure
  2. Hepatic LFT increase
  3. Alopecia
  4. GI - abd pain, NV

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