Viral Pharmacology - Burkin Flashcards
Name the RNA viruses.
- poliovirus
- mumps, measles
- yellow fever
- dengue fever
- rhinovirus
- influenza
- HIV
Name the DNA viruses.
- papilloma
- zoster
- adenovirus
- epstein-barr
- cytomegalovirus
- herpes simplex
Name some ways viral infections are controlled.
- vector control
- immunization
- activation of host resistance
- drugs
What is the drug Amantadine used for?
Prevents spread of influenza A2 and reduces duration of influenza symptoms.
What is the MOA of Amantadine?
- binds to M2 protein of influenza A2 - this protein is responsible for viral uncoating
- may inhibit viral assembly
What are the adverse affects of Amantadine?
- dizziness
- nervousness
- confusion
- hallucinations
- hypotension
- dopamine agonist - releases dopamine
What is Zanamivir and Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) used for?
Early use reduces severity and duration of influenza symptoms.
What is the MOA of Zanamivir and Oseltamivir?
Inhibits replication of influenza A and B. Tamiflu is a prodrug that is hepatically activated.
What are the adverse reactions of Zanamivir and Oseltamivir?
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- abdominal pain
- headache
Name the antiviral nucleoside and nucleotide analogs that are purines.
- acyclovir
- adefovir
- gancyclovir
- pencyclovir
- ribavirin
- didanosine/DDI
Name the antiviral nucleoside and nucleotide analogs that are pyramidines.
- azidothymidine
- zalcitabine/ddC
- Stavudine/d4T
- trifluridine
- cidofovir
What is the MOA of Acyclovir?
Inhibits viral DNA polymerase and therefore inhibits viral replication. Acyclovir is a prodrug that is activated by viral thymadine kinase, a viral enzyme.
Name the 3 mechanisms that Acyclovir uses to inhibit viral replication.
- formation of nucleoside analog that DNA polymerase tries to use and can’t so replication stops
- it acts as a competitive inhibitor for DNA polymerase
- it acts as a non-competitive inhibitor by binding to and changing the shape of DNA polymerase
What is Acyclovir used for?
Herpes simplex and varicella-zoster infections.
What are the adverse reactions of Acyclovir?
- oral - headache, veritgo, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, arthalgia
- IV - local irritation via acidic nature, phlebitis, nephrotoxicity
What is Gancyclovir used to treat?
- herpes simplex
- varicella zoster
- very active against Cytomegalovirus and HCMV retinitis and pneumonia