Pyridium, Rifampin, & Acylovir

Question 1

Pyridium

Answer 1

• topical analgesic or local anisthetic effect on the mucosa of the urinary tract
• used for UT irritation such as burning on urination and urinary frequency
• only indicated for short term use (need to find the underlying frequency)

Question 2

Acyclovir

Answer 2

• selectively taken up by herpes simplex virus
• used in prophylaxis and treatment of genital herpes; also used to treat varicella (chicken pox) in children
• poorly absorbed but absorbed enough for therapeutic levels

Question 3

Acyclovir side effects

Answer 3

nausea, vomiting, HA, diarrhea, dizziness, phlebitis at injection site, acute renal failure with rapid injection

Question 4

Rifampin

Answer 4

• used to treat TB

- side effects include hepatitis, GI problems, CNS problems, Myelosuppression