Antivirals Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
List the different Antiviral drugs
A
1) Aciclovir
2) Famciclovir
3) Valaciclovir
2
Q
Aciclovir
A
PO
200-800mg
Five times daily for 5 days
Herpes Simplex 200mg 5/day
Herpes Zoster - 800mg 3/day for 7 days
3
Q
Famciclovir
A
PO
Available as 500mg
1500mg as single dose once (or 3 tablets of 500mg once)
4
Q
Valaciclovir
A
PO
500-1000mg
Twice or Three times daily for 5 days
Considerations: Renal impairment, neurological issue in elderly and Adequate hydration should be maintained
