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what are viruses
submicroscopic infective agents/obligate intracellular parasites
how do viruses reproduce
by using the host's cell's metabolic pathways
what are viruses composed of
a protein coat surrounding a DNA or RNA core
virused lack the metabolic machinery needed to generate what
high energy phosphate bonds proteins carbs lipids
where do DNA viruses replicate
nucleus
where do RNA viruses replicate
cytoplasm
what are retroviruses
RNA viruses that reverse transcribe to DNA then replicate in the nucleus
what is an example of a retrovirus
HIV
what are the processes that take place in viral replication
1. absoprtion/penetration into host cell 2. uncoating of viral nucleic acid 3. syn. of :early regulatory proteins, DNA/RNA, late structural proteins 4. assembly of viral particles 5. release from cell
what are some examples of DNA viruses belonging to the category of herpes viruses
HSV, varicella, cytomegalovirus, EBV, mononucleosis
varicella zoster is herpes virus type ?
3
type 1 herpes causes what
fever blisters
type 2 herpes causes what
genital warts
what are the drugs used for herpes infections
nucleoside analogs
what are the different nucleoside analogs
acyclovir, cidofovir, famciclovir, ganciclovir, penciclovir, trifluridine, valacyclovir, vidarabine
what are some other drugs for herpes infections
foscarnet, fomivirsen
what is acyclovir active against
herpes and VZV
what type of derivative os acyclovir
guanosine
what does acyclovir require for activation
3 phosphorylation steps
what is the first phosphorylation step of acyclovir
converting to monophosphate derivative by virus specific thymidine kinase
what are the 2nd and 3rd steps of phophorylation of acyclovir
converting to di and tri compounds by host's cellular enzymes
what type of oral bioavailability does acyclovir have
poor
what does acyclovir require for the initial phosphorylation step
thymidine kinase
true or false: acyclovir is not a selectively active
false, it is selectively active
when using acyclovir where does the active metabolite accumulate
in the infected cells
how is acyclovir available
orally IV topical
how is acyclovir cleared
by glomerular filtration
what is acyclovir used to treat
primary and recurrent genital herpes
IV acyclovir is the DOC for what
herpes simplex encephalitis and neonatal HSV infections
how is acyclovir tolerated
well tolerated
what are the side effects of acyclovir
NVD, headache, possible renal damage
what will prevent the renal damage when using acyclovir
adequate hydration
what are the interactions of acyclovir
coadministration w/ probenecid will decrease renal clearance of acyclovir
what are the contraindications of acyclovir
allergy to drug
what are the adverse effects of acyclovir
nephrotoxicity
what is valacyclovir
a prodrug converted to acyclovir in the body
when is valacyclovir converted
after ingestion
what are the serum levels of valacyclovir
3-5 X those achieved w/ oral acyclovir (55% bioavailabilty)
what is the dosing of valacyclovir like compared to acyclovir
less frequent
what is the mechanism of action of famciclovir
synthetic of guanine derivative- prodrgu for penciclovir
how is famciclovir activated
by phosphorylation
what is phosphorylation of famciclovir catalyzed by
virus specific thymidine kinase in infected cells
what does the latter part of phosphorylation of famciclovir consist of
competitive inhibtion of the viral DNA polymerase to block DNA synthesis
what are the indictation of famciclovir
acute herpes zoster (shingles), Tx/supression of recurrent genital herpes, Tx of recurrent mucocutaneous herpes simplex in HIV pts
what are the contraindications of famciclovir
hypersensitivity
what are the adverse effects of famciclovir
headache, nausea, diarrhea
what are the interactions of famciclovir
probenecid will increase serum levels
what is the mechanism of action of penciclovir
guanosine analogue that is the active metabolite of famciclovir
what are the indications of penciclovir
topical Tx of recurrent herpes labialis (fever blisters)
what are the contraindications of penciclovir
hypersensitivity
what are the adverse effects of penciclovir
headache anesthesia at site of application
what is the mech of action of trifluridine (viroptic)
fluorinated pyrimidine nucleoside that inhibits viral DNA synthesis by being incorporated into viral DNA in place of thymidine
what are the indications of trifluridine
Tx of keratoconjunctivitis caused by herpes simplex types I and II
what are the contraindications of trifluridine
hypersensitivity
what are the adverse effects of trifluridine
local irritation of the eye
what are the interactions of trifluridine
none
what is ganciclovir
acyclic guanosine analog that requires triple phosphorylation for activation
what is the initial phosphorylation of ganciclovir catalyzed by
viral enzyme
what is ganciclovir active against
CMV, HSV, VZV, EBV, HHV-8 (Kaposi sarcoma associated herpes virus)
how is ganciclovir available
IV and orally
what is ganciclovir indicated for (Rx)
Rx of CMV retinitis in AIDS, and prevention of CMV disease in organ transplant recipients and AIDS
if you see dendrite filaments in the eye under a blacklight it is an indication of what
herpes in the eye
what is oral ganciclovir indicated for
prevention of end organ CMV dz in AIDS pt.
what are the side effects of ganciclovir
myelosupression
what are the interactions of ganciclovir
coadministration w/ imipenem-cilistatin may cause seizures
what are the contraindications of ganciclovir
neutrocytopenia and thrombocytopenia
what is valgancyclovir
L-valyl ester prodrug of ganciclovir that exists as a mixture of diastereomers
how is valganciclovir absorbed
well absorbed and rapidly metabolized in intestinal wall and liver to ganciclovir- no other metabolites detected
what has oral valgancicolvir replaced
largely replaced oral ganciclovir b/c of lower pill burden
what is foscarnet
a phosphonoformic acid
what is a phosphonoforic acid
inorganic pyro-phosphate compound that inhibits viral DNA polymerase, RNA polymerase, and HIV reverse transcriptase without requiring activation by phosphorylation
what are the indications of foscarnet
CMV retinitis, colitis, and esophagitis, also acyclovir-resistant HSV and VZV infections
what are the contraindications of foscarnet
impaired renal function
what are the interactions of fascarnet
additive nephrotoxicity w/ cyclosporine, amphotericin B, and aminoglycosides
what is cidofovir
acyclic cytosine nucleotide analog
what is cidofovir active against and how
in vitro activity against CMV, HSV-1, HSV-2, VZV, EBV, HHV-6, HHV-8, adenovirus, poxviruses, polyomaviruses, and human papillomavirus
what is the phosphorylation of cidofovir to the active diphosphate idependent of
viral enzymes-activity is maintained against thymidine kinase-deficient or -altered strains of CMV or HSV: IN CONTRAST TO GANCICLOVIR
IV cidofovir is effective for Tx of what
CMV retinitis, used expeimentally to treat adenovirus infections
what is the primary adverse effect of IV cidofovir
dose-dependent proximal tubular nephrotoxicity
how can nephrotoxicity after using cidofovir be reduced
preyhdration using normal saline
what are the antiretroviral agents
Nucleoside/Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors, Nonnucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors, Protease Inhibitors,
Fusion inhibitors, CCR5 receptor antagonists, Integrase inhibitors
what are the Nucleoside/Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
nucleoside analogs/nucleotide analogs
what do Nonnucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors do
Bind directly to a site on the viral reverse transcriptase that is distinct from the nucleoside binding site
what do protease inhibitors do
Inhibit an enzyme that is needed for the production of mature virions
what are fusion inhibitors
Enfuvirtide- first in a new class
what do fusion inhibitors interfere w/
entry of HIV-I into cells by inhibiting the fusion of viral and cellular membranes
how do fusion inhibitors bind
to viral envelope
fusion inhibitors are available by
injection SQ bid
what might fusion inhibitors cause
diarrhea, nausea, aches, fatigue and other non-specific symptoms
what are the different NRTI's
abacavir, didanosine, emtricitbine, lamivudine, stavudine, tenofovir, zidovudine
how do NRTI's act
by competitive inhibition of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase
what does incorporation of NRTI into growing viral DNA chain result in
premature chain termination due to inhibition of binding with the incoming nucleotide
what do NRTI's require
intracytoplasmic activation via phosphorylation by cellular enzymes to the triphosphate form
most NRTI's have activity against what
HIV 1 and 2
what types of toxicity are associated with NRTI's
lactic acidemia and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis-liver becomes infiltrated w/ fat
what is zidovudine also know as
AZT
zidovudine is an analog of what
thymidine
zidovudine requires what to work
phosphorylation by host cell cell kinases
how does zidovudine work
forms a nucleotide that inhibits reverse transcriptase and causes chain termination in viral DNA
when is resistance of zidovudine common
in advanced AIDS pts
how is zidovudine absorbed
well absorbed orally, penetrated CNS well
what type of metabolism is associated w/ zidovudine
hepatic and renal
what is zidovudine used for
prophylaxis after needle sticks/ to prevent vertical transmission (pregnancy)
what type of toxicity is seen in zidovudine
Bone marrow suppression which is additive with other myelosuppressive drugs (specifically ganciclovir)
drugs the undergo ______ may increase ________ levels
glucuronidation; AZT
metabolism of zidovudine is inhibited by what
azoles and protease inhibitors
what increases clearance of AZT
rifampin
what is zidovudine usually combined with
lamivudine, didanosine
what is zidovudine not used with and why
stavudine because the combo is antagonistic
what are the contraindications of zidovudine
hypersensitivity
what is tenofovir
- an NTRI - An acyclic nucleoside phosphonate (nucleotide) analog of adenosine
how does tenofovir work
Competitively inhibits HIV reverse transcriptase and causes chain termination after being incorporated into DNA
what are the indications of tenofovir
Tx of HIV
what are the contraindications of tenofovir
hypersensitivty
what are the adverse affects of tenofovir
renal impairment, headache, NVD
what are the interactions of tenofovir
Competes with other drugs that are actively secreted by the kidney such as acyclovir, and ganciclovir
what is the preferred dual regimen involving tenofovir
Tenofovir/Emtricitabine (coformulated)
what are the NNRTI's
efavirenz, nevirapine
do NNRTI's require phophorylation
no, they do not compete with nucleoside triphosphates
what do NNRTI's directly inhibit
reverse transcriptase
true or false: NNRTI's have cross resistance w/ NRTI's
false, they not have cross resistance
should you use NNRTI's alone or w/ another drug
not alone/ develops resistance
how are NNRTI's given
orally/good bioavailability
what types of metabolism and excretion are seen with NNTRI's
hepatic metabolism, renal/fecal excretion
how do NNRTI's act
synergistically w/ NRTI's and protease inhibitors against HIV
what are the most common side effects of NNRTI's
skin rashes
what type of availabilty does nevirapine have
excellent oral bioavailability
how is nevirapine used
in comb. therapy w/ 2 NRTI's
what dosage is is effective in the prevention of vertical transmission when given at the onset of labor and followed by a 2mg/kg dose given to the neonate within 3 days of birth
200 mg
what toxicities are associated with nevirapine
Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis, fulminant hepatitis
what does nevirapine induce
CYP3A drug metabolism
what does the induction of CYP3A4 drug metabolism by nevirapine cause
metabolism-decreased levels of indinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir, and oral contraceptives
what should nevirapine not be given with
ketoconazole
what is the preferred NNRTI
efavirenz
when is efavirenz contraindicated
pregnancy
what adverse effects are associated w/ efavirenz
CNS effects such as abnormal dreams and depression, neural tube defects if given in the first trimester of pregnancy
what are the protease inhibitors
atazanavir, darunavir, fosamprenavir, lopinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir
what does protease cleave
precursor molecules to produce the final structural proteins of the mature virion core
what happens as a result of protease inhibitors producing the proteins of the viron core
prevent new waves of infection (metabolic syndrome)
what are the adverse effects of protease inhibitors
Syndrome of altered fat distribution, insulin resistance, and hyperlipidemia
how are protease inhibitors usually given
orally
what are protease inhibitors metabolized by
cytochrome P450 enzymes before renal and fecal excretion
true or false: protease inhibitors usually combined with two NRTI’s
true
what are multiple interactions of protease inhibitors due to
inhibition of cytochrome P450
how is absorption of protease inhibitor- nelfinavir- increased
by food
dosing of nelfinavir is limited by what
diarrhea and flatulence
what are the multiple drugs associated w/ nelfinavir
Midazolam, amiodarone quinidine are all potentiated
what are the contraindications of nelfinavir
hypersensitivity
what type of effect does ritonavir have on cytochrome P450 3A4 isoenzyme
potent
the effect of ritonavir on cytochrome P450 3A4 isoenzyme has allowed what
the addition of low dose ritonavir to other PI's (w/ exception of nelfinavir) as a pharmacokinetic booster to increase/prolong plasma half lives of active PI
what are the preferred PI regimens
atazanavir + ritonavir- once daily darunavir + ritonavir o.d. fosamprenavir + ritonavir t. d. liponavir/ritonavir conformaulated once or twice d.
what is the process of HIV1 entry into host cell like
complex; each step forms potential target for inhibition
what class is enfuvirtide
a fusion inhibitor
how does enfuvirtide work
blocks entry of HIV into cell
what are the indications of enfuvirtide
Tx of HIV in comb. w/ other antiretroviral agents
what are the contraindications of enfuvirtide
hypersensitivity
what are the adverse effects of enfuvirtide
local injection site reactions common
what are the interactions of enfuvirtide
none
what is maraviroc
a CCR5 receptor antagonist
what is maraviroc used for
in adults w/ CCR5 tropic (R5) HIV 1 infections experiencing virologic failure due to resistance to other antiretroviral agents
what is integrase
a viral enzyme essential to replication of HIV1 and 2
what is Raltegravir
a pyrimidinone analog that binds integrase- integrase inhibitor
what do intergrase inhibitors do
inhibit strand transfer, the 3rd and final step of provirus integration= interfering w/ integration of reverse transcribed HIV DNA into chromosomes of host cell
what is raltegravir licensed for
treatment in experienced adult pt. infected w/ strains of HIV 1 resistant to multiple agents
what are the goals of treatment w/ integrase inhibitors
reduce morbidity w/ HIv, prolong survival, improve pt. quality of life, restoe/maintain immune fx, supress viral load, prevent vertical trasnmission
according to dept. of human health ser. panel on antiretroviral guidelines for adults/adolescents ART should be initiated in who
pt w/ history of AIDS defining illness or CD4 T cell count below 350 cells per cubic mm
ART therapy should be started in who regarding CD4 tcell count
pt w/ high viral load(100000copies/mm), rapid CD4 tcell count decline (1--/cubic mm/yr), pregnant women, HIV associated neuropathy, coinfected w/ HBV when Tx is indicated
true or false: antiretroviral agents may be considered in some pt w/ CD4 tcell counts above 350/cubic mm
true
what are the potential benefits of early antiretroviral Tx
decreased risk HIV associated complications (NHL, Kaposi's sarcoma, TB), nonopportunistic conditions, HIV transmission associated w/ early Tx
what are the potential harms of early Tx w/ antiretroviral agents
increased risk of drug related adverse events/ drug resistance increased time on meds
what is the preferred regimen of Tx when using NRTI, NNRTI, protease inhibitors
comb of 2 NRTI's and either a NNRTI of ritonavir-boosted protease inhibitor- both lead to suppression of HIV RNA levels and CD4 tcell increase in most pt
true or false: interms of convenience NNRTI based regimens are among the most complicated to take
false- simplest, particularly w/ confomulated tablet of tenofovir,emtricitabine, efavirenz- once daily w/ single pill
all preferred PI based regimens include ____, may be dosed ____ and generally require ____ pills in the regimen
ritonavir, 1 or 2 daily, more
drug-drug interactions are important w/ both kinds of regimens but more clinically significant interactions w/
ritonavir boosted regimens
what are the antihep agents
lamivudine, adefovir, interferon alfa, pegylated interferon alfa, ribavirin
lamivudine is also used as a what
age drug
what is lamivudine classified as
nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor NRTI, a cytosine analog
what are the indications of lamivudine
HIV, HBV
what are the contraindications of lamivudine
hypersensitivity
what are the adverse effects of lamivudine
headache, insomnia, fatigue, elevated liver function test LFT
what are the interactions of lamivudine
lamivudine auc area under the curve (bioavailability) increases when coadministered w/ TMP-SMZ
what mech of action does adefovir have
analog of adenosine monophosphate (nucleotide analog) which is phosphorylated by cellular kinases and competitively inhibits HBV DNA polymerase/ results in chain termination
what are the indications of adefovir
hep B
what are the contrandications of adefovir
hypersensitivity to drug
what are the adverse effects of aedfovir
nephrotoxicity, lactic acidosis, hepatomegaly, steatosis
what are the interactions of adefovir
when given w/ ibufrofen AUC is increased
what is the mech of action of interferon alfa
synthesis of RNA and protein
what is interferon alfa
endogenous protein that exerts antiviral effects through cellular metabolic processes
what are the indications of interferon alfa
hep b and c
what are the contraindiction of interferon alfa
psychosis, severe depression, neutropenia, uncontrolled seizures
what are the adverse effects of interferon alfa
flu like symptoms, elevated LFT depression
what are the interactions of interferon alfa
clearance of theophylline reduced
what are the indications of pegylated interferon alfa
chronic hep c
what causes reduced clearance and sustained apsortion when using pegylated interferon alfa
a polythylene glycol (PEG) moiety is attached to interferon- caused steadier drug concentrations and allows for less frequent dosing
what is the mech of action of ribavirin
unknown
what is ribavirin active against
influenza A and B, parainfluenza, RSV, paramyxoviruses, HCV, and HIV 1
if a pt has severe RSV how should ribavrin be given
as an aerosol
if a pt has chronic hep c how should ribavirin be given
orally
what type of toxicity is seen w/ ribavirin
Dpn, myelosuppression- won't get unless taking it orally for hep
what are the contraindications of ribavirin
anemia, end stage renal failure, severe heart dz, pregnancy
what are the interactions of ribavirin
antagonizes anitviral activity of zidovudine
what are the antiflu agents
amantadine, rimantadine, zanamivir, oseltamivir
how are amantadine and rimantadine similar
both useful for influenza A
how are zanamivir and oseltamivir similar
both useful for influenza Aand B
what mechanism of action does amantadine have
inhibit uncoating of viral RNA influenza A within infected cells
what are the indications of amantadine
prophylaxis and Tx of influenza infections
what are the contraindications of amantadine
hypersensitivity
what are the adverse affects of amantadine
GI intolerance, nervousness, lightheadedness
what are the interactions of amantadine
cimetidine inhibits the metabolism of this drug, additive anti cholinergic effects w/ other anticholinergic drugs
what do amantadine and rimantadine work to do
inhibit uncoating of viral RNA influenza A w/in infected cells
what % efficacy do amantadine and rimantadine have against influenze A
80%
which drug has more pronounced CNS side effects- amantadine or rimantadine
amantadine b/c it is more lipophillic
what are zanamivir and oseltamivir
Neuraminidase inhibitors
what are neuraminidase inhibitors
viral enzymes tha cleave sialic acid residues from viral proteins and surface proteins of infected cells
true or false: neuraminidase inhibitors impede viral spread
true
what are zanamivir and oseltamivir active against
influenza A and B
is zanamivir intra or extranasal
intranasal
oseltamivir is also known as what
tamaflu
how is oseltamivir given
orally
what are the indications of zanamivir
Tx of influenza A and B
what are the contraindications to zanamivir
hypersensitivity
what are the adverse effects of zanamivir
Nasal and throat discomfort, bronchospasm
what are the interactions of zanamivir
none
what are the indications of oseltamivir
prevention and Tx of influenza A and B
what are the contraindications of oseltamivir
hypersensitivity
what are the adverse effects of oseltamivir
GI upset, CNS agitation
what are the interactions of oseltamivir
probenecid increases serum levels
what is Palivizumab
Humanized monoclonal antibody directed against the F glycoprotein on the surface of RSV
what are the indications for palivizumab
Prevention of RSV in high-risk infants and children
what are the contraindications of palivizumab
hypersensitivity
what are the interactions of palivizumab
none
what are the adverse effects of palivizumab
Injection site reaction, elevated LFT’s
what is imiquimod
Immune response modifier
what are the indications for imiquimod
Topical treatment of external genital and perianal warts
what are the contraindications of imiquimod
hypersensitivity
what are the adverse effects of imiquimod
local skin irritaion
what are the interactions of imiquimid
none