Antivirals Flashcards
1
Q
two reasons why antivirals have limited use in vet med
A
none are approved
they are expensive
2
Q
Four indications for antiviral use
A
Feline ocular herpes virus infections
Non-neoplastic FeLV-associated disease
FIV in cats
Early treatment of parvoviral enteritis (controversial)
3
Q
what can acyclovir/famciclovir be used to treat
A
ocular feline herpes
4
Q
what can interferon be used to treat
A
FeLV, Parvo
5
Q
what can oseltamivir (Tamiflu) be used to treat but it is controversal
A
Parvo
6
Q
what can zidovudine (Retrovir) be used to treat
A
FeLV, FIV
7
Q
what can Lysine be used to treat
A
ocular feline herpes
8
Q
which antiviral drug is a nutraceutical and amino acid, fairly cheap and easy to get
A
Lysine
