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Anti-Virals
Pharm Exam 2
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Pharmacology
Post-Graduate
02/27/2010

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Term
What are the 4 Anti-Herpes Agents?
Definition

Acyclovir

Famciclovir

Penciclovir

Trifluridine

Term
What are the 4 Anti-CMV agents?
Definition

Cidofovir

Ganciclovir

Formivirsen

Foscarnet

Term
What are the 4 Anti-Hepatitis Agents?
Definition

Interphon alph

Adefovir

Entecavir

Ribavirin

Term
What are the 4 Anti-influenza Agents?
Definition

Amantadine

Oseltamivir

Rimantadine

Zanamivir

Term

Miscellaneous Antiviral Agents?

 

Definition

Palivizumab

Imiquimod

Term
What are the 6 Nucleotide/side reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)
Definition

Abacavir

Didanosine

Emtricitabine

Lamivudine

Stavudine

Zidovudine

Term
What are the 3 Nonnucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTI)?
Definition

Delavirdine

Efavirenz

Nevirapine

Term
What are the 5 Protease Inhibitors PI?
Definition

Atazanavir

Indinavir

Lopinavir

Ritonavir

Saquinavir

Term
What are the 2 entry inhibitors?
Definition

Enfuvirtide

Maraviroc

Term
What is the Integrase Inhibitors?
Definition
Raltegravir
Term
Acyclovir requires 3 phosphorylation steps for activation, what converts it to the monophosphate derivitive and why is this effective?
Definition
Viral Thymidine Kinase; this allows it to be selectively activated only in infected cells
Term
What virus strains are acyclovir effective against?
Definition
HSV 1&2; VZV (less potent); EBV, CMV, HH6
Term
What is the MOA of Acyclovir?
Definition

Inhibits DNA synthesis 2 ways:

1) Competition w/ deoxyGTP for DNA poly (viral)

2) Chain termination following incorporation into viral DNA

Term
How does virus' become resistant to Acyclovir?
Definition

Immunocompromised

Mutations in thymidine kinase, DNA poly (viral)

Thymidine Kinase-deficient strains

Term
What are the therapeutic uses of Acyclovir oral admin?
Definition

Genital herpes - overall shortens symptom duration

Varicella and cutaneous zoster infection- decrease total number of lesions, duration of symptoms, & viral shedding

*Varicella w/i 24hrs

Cut zoster inf w/i 72h

Prophylaxis of HSV in pts undergoing organ transplant

Term
What is the therapeutic use of IV admin of Acyclovir?
Definition

Prophylaxis of HSV infections in pts undergoing organ transplant

Herpes simplex encephalitis (DOC)

Neonatal HSV infection (DOC)

Serious HSV or VZV infectious (DOC) - *in immunonocompromised pts w/ VZV it reduces incidence of cutaneous & visceral dissemination

Term
Adverse effects of Acyclovir?
Definition

Nausea, diarrhea, headache

 

Term
What are the possible toxic effects of Acyclovir?
Definition

Reversible renal or neurological toxicity with IV admin

*crystalline nephropathy, interstitial nephritis

*tremors, delirium, seizures

Term
What are the contraindications of Acyclovir?
Definition

Use with nephrotoxic agents

use with probenicid and cimetidine

use with zidovudine (cause somnolence & lethargy)

Term
What viral strains are Famciclovir effective against?
Definition
HSV 1&2, VZV, EBV, HBV
Term
What is the MOA of famciclovir?
Definition

Competitive inhibition of viral DNA polymerase

*achieves > [intracellular] although lower affinity then acyclovir

Term
Mechanism of viral resistance in Famciclovir?
Definition
Thymidine kinase-deficient HSV
Term
What are the therapeutic uses of Famciclovir?
Definition

1st episode and recurrect genital herpes

Suppression of chronic genital herpes (daily admin)

Herpes labialis (daily admin)

Acute zoster

Term
What are the adverse effects of Famciclovir?
Definition
Headache, diarrhea, nausea
Term
What is the therapeutic use of Penciclovir?
Definition
Recurrent herpes labialis (esp if given w/i 1hr of onset of prodromal symtoms; topical admin)
Term
Adverse effects of Penciclovir?
Definition
Application site rxn
Term
What viral strains is Trifluridine effective against?
Definition
HSV1&2, CMV, Vaccinia, some adenvirus
Term
What is the MOA of Trifluridine?
Definition
Compets with thymidine triphosphate for incorporation by viral DNA poly
Term
What is are the therapeutic usage of Trifluridine?
Definition

Keratoconjunctivitis

Recurrent epithelial keratitis caused by HSV1/2

Acyclovir resistant HSV infections

Term
What is the overall MOA of Ganciclovir antiviral agents?
Definition

Competitively inhibits viral DNA polymerase

Causes termination of viral DNA elongation

Term
What is the mechanism of viral resistance against Ganciclovir agents?
Definition

Increases duration of usage

Mutation in UL97

Mutations in DNA poly

Term
What is the therapeutic use of Ganciclovir?
Definition

Long-term tx diminshes risk of Kaposi sarcoma in Aids (HHV8)

Delay progress of CMV retinitis in AIDS pt (IV admin)

Prophylaxis of CMV infection in organ transplant (IV combo w/ oral)

Prevent end-organ CMV disease in AIDS pt (oral admin)

CMV retinitis (opthalmic admin)

Term
Adverse effects of Ganciclovir?
Definition

Myelosuppression

nausea, diarrhea, fever, rash, headache, insomnia, peripheral neuropathy

CNS toxicity & hepatotoxicity

Term
Contraindications w/ Ganciclovir?
Definition

Admin with probenecid or trimethprim

Admin with didanosine (increase levels of didanosine)

Term
What is the MOA of Fomivirsen?
Definition

antisense therapy

Inhibits CMV replicaton through seq-specific and nonspecific mech, including inhibition of binding to cells

Term
Therapeutic use of Fomivirsen?
Definition
CMV retinitis in pts intolerant/unresponsive to other therapies
Term
Adverse effects of Fomivirsen?
Definition
Iritis, vitritis, cataracts, increase intraocular pressure
Term
What are the contraindications in Fomivirsen?
Definition
Use with cidofovir
Term
What is the MOA of Foscarnet?
Definition

Direct inhibition of viral DNA polymerase, RNA poly, & HIV reverse transcriptase

*blocks phosphate binding site & inhibits cleavage of pyrophosphate from deoxy triphosphates

Term
What is the viral resistance mechanism of Foscarnet?
Definition

Mutations in HSV and CMV DNA poly

*associated with prolonged or repeated exposure to the drug

Term
What is the therapeutic usage of Foscarnet?
Definition

CMV retinitis, colitis, and esophagitis

*more effective w/ ganciclovir admin

HSV & VZV acyclovir resistance

Long-term use reduces incidence of Kaposi sarcoma

Term
What are the adverse effects of Foscarnet?
Definition

increased toxicity when used with ganciclovir

Renal impairment, hypophosphatemia, hypokalemia, penile ulceration, and much more

Term
What helps to prevent the nephrotoxic effects of Foscarnet?
Definition
Saline Loading
Term
What are the contraindications w/ Foscarnet?
Definition

Use w/ potential nephrotoxic drugs

use with zidovudine (inc anemia risk)

Use with imipenem (inc risk of seizures)

Term
What is the MOA of Cidofovir?
Definition

Potent inhibitor and alternative substrate for viral DNA poly

*comp inhibit  DNA synthesis

*becomes incorporated into the viral DNA chain

Term
What is the therapeutic uses of Cidofovir?
Definition

CMV retinitis

Adenovirus infections

Term
What are the adverse effects of Cidofovir?
Definition

Proxy tube nephrotoxicity

proteinuria

met acidosis

Fanconi's syndrome

neutropenia

Term
Contraindications w/ Cidofivir?
Definition

Renal insufficiency

admin w/ other potential nephrotoxic drugs

Term
What is the MOA of all NRTIs?
Definition

Competitive inhibition of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase

*incorporation in the growing viral DNA chain results in premee chain termination due to inhibition of binding w/ the incoming nucleotide

Term
What are the therapeutic uses of Abacavir?
Definition

Hypersensitivity rxns

* fever, malaise, n/v, diarrhea, anorexia, elevated serum aminotransferase and CK

Discontinuation reverses the syndrome, but if drug retaking w/i hours symptoms resume and can be fatal

Pts w/HLA-B5701 allele @ risk

Term
What are the contraindications w/ Abacavir?
Definition
Existing cardiac risk factors
Term
What are the adverse effects of Didanosine?
Definition
pancreatitis, peripheral distal sensory neuropathy, Diarrhea, hepatitis, and many more
Term
What are the contraindications in Didanosine?
Definition

Alcoholism, hypertriglyceridemia (risk for pancreatitis)

use with pancreotoxic drugs

existing cardiac risk factors

Term
What is the viral resistance of Abacavir?
Definition
Req 2/3 concomitant mutations and thus tends to develop slow
Term
What is the viral resistance to Emitricitabine?
Definition
M184V/I is most common mutation associated w/ resistance
Term
What are the adverse effects of Emtricitabine?
Definition

Headache, diarrhea, nauseau, asthenia

*Hyperpigmentation of the palms and/or soles (esp in blacks)

Term
What are the contraindications w/ Emitricitabine?
Definition

Young kids

Pregnancy

Renal failure

Hepatic failure

use w/ metronidazole or disulfiram

use with lamivudine

Term
What is the MOA of Lamivudine?
Definition
Inhibits HIV reverse transcriptase and HBV DNA poly by competing w/ deoxycytidine triphosphate for incorporation into the viral DNA, results in chain termination
Term
What is the mech of viral resistance?
Definition

M184 mutation

L180 & M2041 HBV DNA poly mutations w/ chronic therapy

Term
What is the therapeutic use of Lamivudine?
Definition

HIV infection

HBV infection

Term
What are the adverse effects of Lamivudine?
Definition
Headaches, dizzy, insomnia, fatigue, GI discomfort, pancreatitis
Term
What is the adverse effects of Stavudine?
Definition

Peripheral sensory neuropathy, pancreatitis, arthralgias, elevation of serum aminotransferases

Lactic acidosis

Term
What are the contraindications w/ Stavudine?
Definition

Advanced immunosuppression

admin w/ neuropathy-inducing drugs (didanosine)

admin w/ zidovudine

Term
What is the mech of viral resistance in Zidovudine?
Definition

M41L, D67N, K7OR, T215F, K219Q are most common mutations

*high resistance w/ 3 or more mutations

Term
What is the therapeutic usage w/ Zidovudine?
Definition

dec rate of disease progression and prolongs survival of HIV pts

HIV associated dimentia

HIV associated thrombocytopenia

Vertical transmission of HIV

Term
What are the adverse effects of Zidovudine?
Definition

Myelosuppression resulting in macrocytic anemia

GI intolerane, headaches, insomnia, fat loss, thrombocytopenia, hyperpigmentation of the nails

 

High doses: anxiety, confusion, tremulousness

Term
What are the contraindications w/ Zidovudine?
Definition

Use with probenecid, phenytoin, methadone, etc

use w/ other myelosuppressors (b/c of risk of hematological anxiety)

use with stavudine

Term
MOA of NNRTIs
Definition
Bind directly to HIV-1 Transcriptase resulting in allosteric inhibition of RNA & DNA dependent DNA poly
Term
What are the adverse effects of NNRTIs?
Definition
GI intolerance, skin rash, Steven-Johnson syndrome
Term
What is the adverse effects of Delavirdine?
Definition
Skin rash, erythema multiforme, S-J syndrome, headache, increase serum aminotransferase
Term
What are the contraindications w/ Delavirdine?
Definition
Pregnancy
Term
What are the adverse effects of Efavirenz?
Definition
Dizzy, drowsy, insomnia, headache, depression, mania, elevated liver enzymes, inc in serum [chl]
Term
What are the contraindications of Efavirenz?
Definition

High Fat meal (need to be taken empty)

pregnancy

Term
What are the therapeutic uses of Nevirapine?
Definition

Prevention of HIV from mom-baby - vertical transmission

*admin to mom w/i onset of labor and neonate w/i 3 days of delivery

Term
What are the adverse effects of Nevirapine?
Definition
Rash w. maculopapular eruption, S-J syndrome
Term
What is the MOA of PI's?
Definition
In a nutshell doesnt cleave the product to make mature viral particles
Term
Overall adverse effects of PIs?
Definition

Redistribution and accum of body fat

Inc triglycerides and LDL levels

hyperglycemia & insulin resistance

increased spontaneous bleeding in hemophiliac pts

Term

What are the contraindications w/ PIs

 

 

*Hint one of the main contraindication w/ NNRTIs

Definition
Use w/ NNRTIs
Term
What are the adverse effects w/ Atazanavir?
Definition

GI issue (diarrhea, nausea, ect)

headache, peripheral neuropathy

hepatic enzyme elevation

EKG changes

Term
Contraindications w/ atazanavir?
Definition

admin w/ acid reducing agents

severe hepatic insufficiency

Term
What are the adverse effects w/ Indinavir?
Definition

Hyperbilirubinemia & nephrolithiasis

Thrombocytopenia, elevated aminotransferase levels, insulin resistance

Term
Contraindications w/ Indinavir?
Definition
Hepatic insufficiency
Term
What two drugs are contraindicated w/ digoxin?
Definition
Saquinavir & Ritonavir
Term
What HIV virus strain in Enfuvirtide effective against?
Definition
HIV 1 ONLY
Term
What is the therapeutic us of Raltegravir?
Definition
Tx- experienced adult infected w/ multidrug resistance HIV-1
Term
What is an adverse effect of Raltegravir?
Definition
Increase serum creatinine
Term
What is the main contraindication w/ Entecavir & Adefovir?
Definition
admin w/ drugs the cause renal dysfunction
Term
What virus block viral attachment and entry?
Definition

Enfuvirtide

Maraviroc

Docosanol

Palivizumab

Term
What drugs block uncoating?
Definition

Amantadine

rimantadine

Term
What drugs block nucleic acid syntehsis?
Definition
NRTIs, NNRTIs, acyclovir, foscarnet, entecavir
Term
What drugs block late protein synthesis and processing
Definition
PIs
Term
What drugs block packageing and assembly?
Definition
Neuroaminidase inhibitors
Term
What drugs block penetration?
Definition
Interferon alpha
Term
What is the pathway of viral infection?
Definition
Attachment & Entry --> Penetration --> Uncoating --> early protein synthesis --> Nucleic acid --> Late protein synth and processing --> Packaging & assembly --> Viral release
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