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NUR 326_Brand

Antiviral, Antifungal, Antiparasitic

QuestionAnswer
I: Treats HIV Infection Nelfinavir
PK: Well absorbed Nelfinavir
CP: Hypersensitivity, concurrent aminodarone, ergot, derivatives, midazolam, quinidine, rifampin, pimozide, simvastatin, St. John's Wort, triazolam, no breastfeeding, watch hemophiliacs Nelfinavir
IM: give w/a meal, may be mixed w/small amount of water, milk, formula, soy formula, soy milk, dietary supplements dont mix w/acid, food/juice, stable for 6hrs in refrigerator Nelfinavir
AM: Assess pt. for change in severity of HIV symptoms, opportunistic infections, LABS: monitor viral load & CD4 cell count may cause hyperglycemia, may ^ serum ALT, AST, bilirubin, CPK, anemia, leukopenia, hyperlipidemia, hyperurecemia Nelfinavir
Fam Teaching: weight gain, no double dose, OTC, herbal meds, could cause hyperglycemia, use nonhormonal contraceptives Nelfinavir
AM: assess pt. for infection pulse ox, ABGs breath sounds) WBC Ribavirin
Fam Teaching: explain purpose & route to patients and parents, may cause blurred vision and photosensitivity Ribavirin
I: Treatment of severe lower respiratory infection or respiratory synctial virus (bronchiolitis/pneumonia) Ribavirin
A: Inhibits viral DNA & RNA synthesis & subsequent replication Ribavirin
PK: undergoes 1st pass Ribavirin
CP: hypersensitivity Ribavirin
Trade/Brand name is Virazole Ribavirin
AE:cardiac arrest, hemolytic anemia, steven's johnson, deterioration of pulmonary function Ribavirin
IM: Infants ventiltion should be suctioned Q1/2h pulmonary pressures monitored Q2-4H Ribavirin
Trade/Brand name is Zovirax Acyclovir
AM: assess lesions before & daily during therapy, monitor neurologic status in patients with herpes encephalitis, LABS: monitor BUN, CCr, serum creatinine, ^BUN & serum/decreased CCr may be renal failure Acyclovir
F: Always wash hands w/lesion contact, OTC ointments, creams, lotions delay healing and may spread the lesion, use condoms when lesion not present, no sex with lesion present, call after no relief 7days, encourage pap smears, avoid eye contact=blindness Acyclovir
EV: crusting lesion, decreased frequency & severity of recurrence acceleration of complete healing & cessation of pain, decreased chickenpox intensity Acyclovir
I: Treats genital and oral herpes Acyclovir
A: Inhibits viral DNA reproduction Acyclovir
CP: fluid & electrolytes abnormalities, hepatic,pulmonary, neurologic, hypersensitivity to acyclovir, valacyclovir, renal insufficiency Acyclovir
AE: seizures, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, renal failure, steven's johnson, thrombocytic thrombocytopenia purpura, HUS, pain, phlebitis, polydipsia Acyclovir
IM: maintain enough hydration, give w/in 24hrs for herpes simplex symptoms to disappear, few glasses of H20, take with food, intermittent infusion reconstitute 500mg w/10mL Acyclovir
Trade/Brand name is Vermox Mebendazole
Fam Teaching: take as directed, practice good hygiene, avoid driving and other concentration activities may cause dizziness, follow-up exams, (Pinworm) wash all bedding, underwear, towels, night clothes, MUST CHEW DRUG Mebendazole
EV:resolved signs and symptoms, stool specimens & peripheral swabs negative Mebendazole
A: Protease Inhibitor Nelfinavir
I: Treats trichuriasis (whipworm), enterobiasis (pinworm), ascariasis (roundworm), uncinariasis (hookworm) Mebendazole
PK: poor absorption Acyclovir
I: manage HIV infection Enfuvirtide
A: blocks HIV-1 into cell w/fusion of virus w/cell membranes Enfuvirtide
PK: absorbed mostly Sub-Q, high plasma protein binding Enfuvirtide
CP: hypersensitivity, no breastfeeding, not safe in kids <6 Enfuvirtide
AE: fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, injection site reactions Enfuvirtide
Trade/Brand name is Fuzeon Enfuvirtide
A: inhibits glucose & nutrient uptake for worm Mebendazole
PK: minimal absorption Mebendazole
CP:Hypersensitivity, impaired liver function, Crohn's ileitis, ulcerative colitis, no pregnancy/breastfeeding, no kid < 2 Mebendazole
AE: seen w/high dose therapy only: seizures Mebendazole
IM: no special diets, eat high fat (pinworm), hook&whip take w/Fe supplement Mebendazole
AM: perianal exams, stool exams, may ^ BUN, ALT, AST, monitor CBC Hgb Mebendazole
IM:sterile vial, administer upper IM, abdomen, thigh Enfuvirtide
AM: severity changes HIV symptoms injection site reactions & signs & symptoms of pneumonia, hypersensitivity, ABGs: viral load, CD4, eosinopenia) Enfuvirtide
F: follow-up exams, 1st administration by patient DOT, contact FUZEON.com if infection at injection site, don't share, notify if pregnant/trying, may cause dizziness Enfuvirtide
EV: decrease replication of HIV virus, slowed progression of HIV infection, decrease occurrence of sequelae, improved CD4 count Enfuvirtide
I: eliminates pediculosis & scabies Permethrin
A: causes re-polarization & paralysis of lice Permethrin
PK: poor absorption, rapid inactivation by enzymes Permethrin
CP:hypersensitivity, no breastfeeding, not for pregnant, no children < 2 Permethrin
AE: burning, itching, rash, redness, stinging, tingling, swelling, numbness Permethrin
Trade/Brand name is Nix Permethrin
IM: topical application Permethrin
EV: No more lice/eggs, prevent infection eradication of scabies Permethrin
Fam Teaching: notify if itching, numbness, redness/ rash, avoid eye contact, others in house should be checked, machine wash clothes, shampoo hair regularly Permethrin
I: Treats Parkinson's and prevents Influenza A Amantadine
A: Inhibits replication of Influenza A virus Amantadine
PK: Well absorbed GI, crosses blood brain barrier and breastmilk Amantadine
CP:Hypersensitivity, caution seizures, liver, psychiatric, CHF, renal failure patients (CCr < 50ml/min), susceptibility to Rubella Amantadine
AE: Ataxia, dizziness, insomnia, hypotension, mottling, livedo, reticularis, most common GI (nausea, anorexia) Amantadine
Trade/Brand name Symmetrel Amantadine
IM: do not administer last dose near bedtime (insomnia), treat early/not @ all, give 24-48 hrs after symptoms Amantadine
I: Treats HIV infection Efavirenz
A: Inhibits reverse transcriptase = NO DNA synthesis Efavirenz
PK: absorbed well high fat meal, high plasma protein binding Efavirenz
AM: Monitor bp periodically, assess for CHF, mental status, diffuse mottling of skin, urinary retention Amantadine
Fam Teaching: take med around the clock, may cause dizziness/blurred vision, avoid driving, make slow position changes to reduce orthostatic hypotension, chew gum, mouth wash, avoid alcohol, taking OTC especially cold remedies, Amantadine
EV: absence flu symptoms or flu Amantadine
CP:hypersensitivity, history of mental illness/substances abuse, hepatic impairment, seizures, last resort if pregnant, no nursing, pediatric increased rashes, geriatric increased incidence of renal/cardiac dysfunction Efavirenz
AE: Nausea Efavirenz
IM:administer on empty stomach @ bedtime, no high fat meals Efavirenz
AM:monitor liver function, may increase AST, ALT, GGT, cholesterol, rash 1st month of therapy, maculopapular, pruitus Efavirenz
Fam Teaching: may cause dizziness, impaired concentration, drowsiness, notify if see rash, avoid OTC meds & herbal products, use other form of contraceptive, may gain weight, follow up Efavirenz
EV: delayed progression of AIDS, decreased infections, decreased viral load, increased CD4, hepatic induction of P450 34A Efavirenz
I:treatment of fatal fungal infections Amphotericin B
A: binds fungal cell membrane, can be fungistatic/cidal Amphotericin B
Trade/Brand name: Fungizone Amphotericin B
PK: Well absorbed elimination prolonged Amphotericin B
CP: hypersensitivity, discontinue nursing, renal failure, electrolyte abnormalities, concurrent leukocyte transfusion, Amphotericin B
AE: chest pain, fever, chills, tachypnea, hypotension, diarrhea, hyperbilirubinemia, liver enzymes, nausea, vomitting, nephrotoxicity Amphotericin B
IM:administer IV under closely supervised hospital patients, 50mg vial w/10mL of sterile water Amphotericin B
AM: monitor 1st 1-2 hour for hypersensitivity, inspect injection site for thrombophlebitis, monitor vital signs every 15 minutes during test & every 30 minutes 2-4hr after given, asses lungs, LABS: CBC, BUN, serum creatinine, K, Mg Amphotericin B
Fam Teaching: explain need for long duration of IV/topical therapy, discomfort @ IV site, instruct of dilution, rate & administration of drug therapy, proper IV equipment care Amphotericin B
EV: resolution of signs and symptoms of infection Amphotericin B
Trade/Brand name is Cytovene Ganciclovir
I: treats CMV (cytomegallovirus) retinitis (immunosurpressed) Ganciclovir
A: inhibits viral DNA polymerase Ganciclovir
PK: absorbed well, wide distribution, enters CSF, excreted by kidneys, 90 % unmetabolized Ganciclovir
CP: hypersensitivity (acyclovir/ganciclovir), renal impairment, CCr < 80 ml/min decrease geriatric doses, may cause bone marrow depression in immunosurpressed, not recommended for women in child bearing years Ganciclovir
AE:seizures, decreased visual acuity, vitreous hemorrhage, GI bleeding, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia Ganciclovir
IM: wear mask, gloves, gown when prepping meds, discard equipment after prepping, don't give Sub-Q/IM could cause irritation, take w/food, swallow capsules whole, no chewing/crushing, look for phlebitis, stay hydrated, administer slowly via IV pump Ganciclovir
AM: culture for CMV, prior administration opthamlmic exam, every 2 weeks during therapy, look for infection (fever, chills, painful urination, cough)bleeding gums, bruising, petechiae, emesis, don't take rectal temp, monitor blood count, BUN, liver funct. Ganciclovir
Fam Teaching: Notify HCP if fever, chills, sore throat show, follow up w/HCP, take w/food, use condoms/abstinence during therapy Ganciclovir
EV: management of CMV retinitis symptoms in the immunocompromised, prevention of CMV retinitis in transplant patients Ganciclovir
Trade/Brand name is AZT Zidovudine
I: treats HIV infection to prevent maternal-fetal transmission of HIV used in pregnancy Zidovudine
A: Inhibits reverse transcriptase no RNA>DNA conversion/replication Zidovudine
CP: hypersensitivity, no breastfeeding, decreased bone marrow reserve, severe renal/heptic disease, monitor geriatric patients, cardiac, renal and hepatic patients monitor Zidovudine
AE: seizures, headache, weakness, hepatomegaly, pancreatitis, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, lactic acidosis, anemia, granulocytopenia, peripheral neuropathy Zidovudine
IX: decreased bone marrow depression w/antineoplastics, ganciclovir Zidovudine
IM:take around the clock, give IV w/0.9NaCl Zidovudine
AM: assess for HIV symptom severity, LABS monitor CD4 count, look out for anemia, may increase AST, ALT, alkaline phosphate levels, lacti acidosis, monitor serum amylase, lipase & triglycerides Zidovudine
Fam Teaching: take as directed, don't share, may cause dizziness, fainting, avoid driving, notify HCP if fever, sore throat, develop, avoid crowds of people w/infection, use soft toothbrush, avoid OTC products, herbal products, followup Zidovudine
EV: decreased viral load, increased CD4 count, delayed progression of AIDS decreased infections decreased maternal-fetal transmission Zidovudine
Trade/Brand name is Aralen Chloroquine
I: prevents malaria, treats extraintestinal amebiasis Chloroquine
A: inhibits protein synthesis (dna & rna polymerase) Chloroquine
CP: hypersensitivity, visual damage, patients on hepatoxic prescriptions, porphyria, liver disease, alcoholism, psoriasis, G6PD deficiency, bone marrow depression, hearing impairment, epilepsy, dont breastfeed, dont give to kids Chloroquine
AE: seizures, stevens johnson, toxic epidermal necrosis, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, leukocytopenia Chloroquine
IX: antacids Chloroquine
IM: for malaria suppression/prophylaxis start 2 weeks prior continue for 8weeks, administer w/meals Chloroquine
AM: assess deep tendon reflexes, look for muscle weakness, perform opthalmic exam, observe for rash, improved signs & symptoms, look for decreased WBC & platelets, monitor liver function tests Chloroquine
Fam Teaching: take as directed, avoid alcohol, caution to keep out of reach of children, notify if hypersensitivity reaction Chloroquine
EV: prevention/improvement regression of extraintestinal amebic diseases Chloroquine
Trade/Brand name is Diflucan Fluconazole
I:treats fungal infections Fluconazole
A: inhibits synthesis of fungal sterols Fluconazole
CP: hypersensitivity to other azoles, renal impairment, CCr <50ml/min, liver disease, don't take pregnant, or get pregnant, may breastfeed, increase risk of rash, seizure, diarrhea Fluconazole
AE: stevens johnson, hepatoxicity, exfoliative skin disorders Fluconazole
IM: shake oral suspension well before taking Fluconazole
AM:assess infected area, monitor CSF, cultures, LABS monitor BUN, serum creatinine, liver function tests Fluconazole
Fam Teaching: take as directed, notify HCP if rash, abdominal pain, fever, diarrhea,show, liver dysfunction-jaundice (yellowing), vomiting Fluconazole
EV: resolution of labs, decreased skin irritation Fluconazole
Trade/Brand name is Viracept Nelfinavir
AE: seizures, diarrhea, use OTC immodium Nelfinavir
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