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They are primarily used to manage genital herpes
What are the common
infections and can also be effective for severe oral
uses of antiviral drugs for
infections, shingles, Epstein-Barr virus, and
herpes simplex infections?
cytomegalovirus.
How does the dosing of For first occurrences, dosages are slightly higher and
antiviral drugs for herpes given for a shorter time period; for recurrent
simplex infections differ infections, dosages are lower and given indefinitely.
between first occurrences
and recurrent infections?
What is the usual 400 mg orally 3 times daily for 7-10 days.
maintenance dose of
acyclovir for a first herpes
simplex infection?
What is the usual 500-1000 mg once daily for 3-5 days.
maintenance dose of
valacyclovir for recurrent
herpes simplex infections?
What should patients be Patients should not receive a live virus vaccine while
reminded of regarding live taking these drugs.
virus vaccines while taking
antiviral drugs?
, What is the mechanism of They suppress viral replication by forming counterfeit
action of antiviral drugs DNA bases and inhibit the viral enzyme DNA
for herpes simplex polymerase needed for viral DNA formation.
infections?
What are some common Headaches, dizziness, nausea, and diarrhea.
side effects of antiviral
drugs for herpes simplex
infections?
What are possible adverse Altered kidney function, reduced effectiveness of
effects of antiviral drugs antiseizure drugs, and increased risk of allergic
for herpes simplex reactions.
infections?
What is the usual dosage 75 mg orally twice daily for 5 days.
of oseltamivir for influenza
treatment?
What is the mechanism of It inhibits an influenza-specific enzyme needed for
action of baloxavir viral gene transcription, blocking influenza virus
marboxil? replication.
What are the common Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and dizziness.
side effects of antiviral
drugs for respiratory viral
infections?
What is a significant risk It is a teratogen and should not be used by pregnant
associated with ribavirin? or breastfeeding individuals.
What precautions should It must be diluted carefully, given as a one-time dose,
be taken when and not administered with any other drugs.
administering peramivir?
What is the usual dosage 10 mg by dry powder inhaler every 12 hours for 5 days.
of zanamivir for influenza
treatment?
What is the usual dosage 20 mg/mL for 12-18 hours/day.
of ribavirin for RSV in
children?
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Terms in this set (299)
They are primarily used to manage genital herpes
What are the common
infections and can also be effective for severe oral
uses of antiviral drugs for
infections, shingles, Epstein-Barr virus, and
herpes simplex infections?
cytomegalovirus.
How does the dosing of For first occurrences, dosages are slightly higher and
antiviral drugs for herpes given for a shorter time period; for recurrent
simplex infections differ infections, dosages are lower and given indefinitely.
between first occurrences
and recurrent infections?
What is the usual 400 mg orally 3 times daily for 7-10 days.
maintenance dose of
acyclovir for a first herpes
simplex infection?
What is the usual 500-1000 mg once daily for 3-5 days.
maintenance dose of
valacyclovir for recurrent
herpes simplex infections?
What should patients be Patients should not receive a live virus vaccine while
reminded of regarding live taking these drugs.
virus vaccines while taking
antiviral drugs?
, What is the mechanism of They suppress viral replication by forming counterfeit
action of antiviral drugs DNA bases and inhibit the viral enzyme DNA
for herpes simplex polymerase needed for viral DNA formation.
infections?
What are some common Headaches, dizziness, nausea, and diarrhea.
side effects of antiviral
drugs for herpes simplex
infections?
What are possible adverse Altered kidney function, reduced effectiveness of
effects of antiviral drugs antiseizure drugs, and increased risk of allergic
for herpes simplex reactions.
infections?
What is the usual dosage 75 mg orally twice daily for 5 days.
of oseltamivir for influenza
treatment?
What is the mechanism of It inhibits an influenza-specific enzyme needed for
action of baloxavir viral gene transcription, blocking influenza virus
marboxil? replication.
What are the common Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and dizziness.
side effects of antiviral
drugs for respiratory viral
infections?
What is a significant risk It is a teratogen and should not be used by pregnant
associated with ribavirin? or breastfeeding individuals.
What precautions should It must be diluted carefully, given as a one-time dose,
be taken when and not administered with any other drugs.
administering peramivir?
What is the usual dosage 10 mg by dry powder inhaler every 12 hours for 5 days.
of zanamivir for influenza
treatment?
What is the usual dosage 20 mg/mL for 12-18 hours/day.
of ribavirin for RSV in
children?
