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What are the precautions with antiviral agents?
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May lead to a SPK especially with viroptic due to the thimerasol component
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What are the different types of antiviral drugs?
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Acyclovir, Zirgan, and Viroptic
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How do you dose acyclovir?
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Apply a 1-cm ribbon of ointment to the inferior fornix 5 times a day for 10 days or at least 3 days after healing is complete
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What is the dosage of Zirgan?
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1 gtt in the affected eye 5 times a day until the corneal ulcer heals then TID for 7 days
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What is the dosage of Viroptic?
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1 gtt in the affected eye q2h until the corneal ulcer has completely re-epithelialized. Afterwards 5 times a day for 7 days
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What should you avoid with Viroptic?
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Treatment that exceeds 21 days
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What are the uses for antivirals?
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Tx of acute epithelial HSK. Also used for prophylaxis when topical corticosteroids are used in a pt with HSK
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What can antivirals be used in conjunction with and for what?
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With debridement of dendritic lesions, to reduce the viral load
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