 TREATMENT OF

Anti influenza
RESPIRATORY
VIRAL INFECTIONS
 TREATMENT OF Anti hepatic
HEPATIC VIRAL
INFECTIONS
agents
 TREATMENT OF Anti herpes
HERPES VIRUS
INFECTIONS
Anti retrovirals
 TREATMENT OF HIV
INFECTION
 TREATMENT OF RESPIRATORY VIRAL
INFECTIONS
Anti influenza First choice- Vaccination

s/e: nausea, vomiting Precautions:

Serious s/e:
Confusion, agitation, orthostatic
self injury, hypotensive
hypersensitivity effects.
 TREATMENT OF HEPATIC VIRAL
INFECTIONS
Anti hepatic

alpha-interferon
Pegylated interferon alfa
Common Side effects:
fatigue, flu-like symptoms,
depression, skin and hair
problems
 TREATMENT OF HERPES VIRUS
INFECTIONS
 Anti herpes

Acylovir (zovirax)
•Indications: treatment of herpes and varicella virus infections,
including genital herpes, chickenpox, shingles, Epstein-Barr
virus infections, and cytomegalovirus infections.
•Mechanism of Action: causes termination of the DNA chain
during the viral replication process.
•administered either topically or systemically, depending on the
infection.
•Special Administration Considerations:  nephrotoxicity
•Patient Teaching & Education: medication compliance. They
may also experience significant fatigue, so periods of rest should
be encouraged.
 TREATMENT OF HIV
INFECTION
 Anti retrovirals

lamivudine Side Effects:

Indications: HIV  lactic acidosis
Mechanism of Action: impede virus replication.  Severe
Patient Teaching & Considerations: hepatomegaly
Give with food if GI distress  Stop treatment
Give IV infusion over at least 1 hour to prevent
renal tubular damage
immediately if
Use cautiously if renal impairment, neurological pancreatitis
problems, or dehydration develops
Start therapy as early as possible after signs or
symptoms occur
They may also experience significant fatigue, so
periods of rest should be encouraged.[7