antiv Flashcards
What is the brand name of
Acyclovir?
Zovirax
What drug class is Acyclovir in?
Viral DNA Polymerase Inhibitor
What are the indications for Acyclovir?
Genital herpes simplex, Herpes zoster,
Varicella, Cold sores
What is the mechanism of action of Acyclovir?
Acyclic nucleoside analogue of deoxyguanosine that is selectively phosphorylated by the virus-encoded thymidine kinase to its monophosphate form. Cellular enzymes then convert the
monophosphate to the active antiviral acyclovir triphosphate, which competitively inhibits viral DNA synthesis by inactivation of viral DNA polymerase and incorporation into and termination of viral DNA replication.
What are the major contraindications for
Acyclovir?
Hypersensitivity to acyclovir or valacyclovir
What are the black box warnings for Acyclovir?
None
What are the common adverse drug reactions for Acyclovir?
Malaise
What are the rare but serious adverse
drug reactions for Acyclovir?
Severe hypersensitivity, Renal failure,
TTP (Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura)
What are the key counseling points for
Acyclovir?
Complete full course of therapy. Ensure
adequate hydration. For HSV, initiate
treatment as soon as possible at first
sign of lesion. For VZV, treatment should
begin within 24 h of appearance of rash.
Symptoms should improve within 2-3d; if they worsen, seek follow-up with HCP. If using for prophylaxis or suppression of infection, this medication should reduce the number of breakouts
What is the brand name for Atazanavir?
Reyataz
What drug class is Atazanavir in?
Antiretroviral Agent, Protease Inhibitor
What are the indications for Atazanavir?
Treatment of HIV-1 infection in antiretroviral naive patients, patients with prior virologic failure, and antiretroviral naive or experienced pregnant patients
What is the mechanism of action of
Atazanavir?
Binds to the site of HIV-1 protease
activity and inhibits cleavage of viral
Gag-Pol polyprotein precursors into individual functional proteins required for infectious HIV. This results in the formation of immature, noninfectious viral particles.
What are the major contraindications for
Atazanavir?
Hypersensitivity or concurrent therapy
with interacting medications
What are the black box warnings for
Atazanavir?
None
What are the common adverse drug reactions for Atazanavir?
Rash, Hyperlipidemia, Elevated LFTs, Abdominal pain, Elevated bilirubin level, Cough, Fever
What are the rare but serious adverse drug reactions for Atazanavir?
Hypersensitivity, Renal failure, PR and QTc prolongation, Torsades de pointes, Cholelithiasis, Left bundle branch block
What are the key counseling points for Atazanavir?
Multiple, potentially serious drug interactions; do not take new medications without consulting HCP. Take with food. Do not open, chew, or crush capsule. Does not prevent transmission of HIV; practice safe sex. Do not skip doses. Report cardiac symptoms to physician. Do not take antacids within 2 h, H2 antagonists within 12 h, and avoid concurrent PPI use.
What is the brand name of Elbasvir/Grazoprevir?
Zepatier
What drug class is Elbasvir/Grazoprevir in?
NS3/4A Protease Inhibitor
(Anti-HCV)
What is the indication for Elbasvir/Grazoprevir?
Chronic hepatitis C (CHC)
infection
What is the mechanism of action of Elbasvir/Grazoprevir?
Elbasvir inhibits HCV NS5B RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, essential for viral replication. Grazoprevir inhibits NS3/4 protease, which cleaves the HCV polyprotein into mature forms and is required for replication.
What are the major contraindications for Elbasvir/Grazoprevir?
Hepatic
impairment, Strong CYP3A4/5 inducers
What are the black box warnings for Elbasvir/Grazoprevir?
HBV (Hepatitis
B Virus) reactivation