Antiviral drugs Flashcards
(22 cards)
Have activity against influenza A viruses only
Amantadine
In recent past seasons there was high levels of resistance
(>99%)»> not used anymore
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Amantadine
أمااان
Has anti-Parkinson effect
Amantadine
Drugs for influenza
oseltamivir
Amantadine
drugs for herpes virus infections
acyclovir
تذكري كلوفر يلي بكرتون الجاسوسات بتحب تشرب أعشاب عشان تضل نحيفة
DOC for VZV
Acyclovir
In keratitis we use it as eye drop
Acyclovir
In encephalitis we use Acyclovir as
IV
In keratitis we use it as eye drop
Acyclovir
In prophylaxis in bone marrow transplantation we use it orally
Acyclovir مهم
Acyclovir In skin infections and genital area, we use it as
Cream
Acyclovir Given orally and topically for
herpes zoster in adults (shingles)
neuraminidase inhibitor with no resistance
oseltamivir
Can treat influenza B & A
oseltamivir
oseltamivir متى بعطيه للمريض
If given within 24-48 hours after the onset of symptom, it will decrease the
intensity and duration of the symptoms
Influenza
أوصفي الفايروس
Influenza virus membranes contain 2 glycoproteins:
1. Neuraminidase: promotes the release of progeny virus and the spread of
the virus from the infected cell to the surrounding cells
2. Haemagglutinin: it is antigenic glycoprotein
Influenza virus is divided into subtypes based on depending on
hemagglutinin
and neuraminidase (18 hemagglutinin, 11 neuraminidase)
Current subtypes of inflenza A viruses that routinely circulate in people include
A(H1N1), A(H3N2)
Note
quadrivalent flu vaccine
protect against A(H1N1), A(H3N2), 2 influenza B
trivalent vaccine: protect against
influenza A(H1N2), A(H3N2), 1 influenza B
How much time vaccination takes for antibodies that protect against flu to develop
2 weeks
Given by the end of October
Has anti-Parkinson effect
Amantadine
أمان لا ترجف
Given for patients with high risk for complications
Acyclovir
