Drugs for Influenza Flashcards
1
Q
UNCOATING INHIBITOR
(-) early step replication and prevent uncoating by binding to M2 proton channels
for influenza A only
also used to treat Parkinson’s disease
A
Amantadine
Rimantadine
2
Q
SE of Amantadine
A
Livedo reticularis
Dizziness
GI irritation
Cerebellar dysfunction
3
Q
NEURAMINIDASE INHIBITOR
(-) neuraminidase
decreases release of progeny virus
A
NEURAMINIDASE INHIBITOR
-MIVIR
Oseltamivir
Zanamivir
Peramivir
4
Q
SE of Oseltamivir
A
GI effects
5
Q
SE of Zanamivir
A
Bronchospasm in asthmatics
