Antivirals — Flashcards

Which HAART drug binds to gp41?_____

What is the treatment for CMV retinitis in immunocompromised patients when Ganciclovir fails?_____

Which viral enzyme monophosphorylates Acyclovir/Famciclovir/Valacyclovir, thereby activating it?_____

Which viral DNA-polymerase inhibitors do not require thymidine-kinase to become active?_____

Which type of HAART drug is Enfuvirtide?_____

During active Shingles infection (herpes zoster), valacyclovir and famciclovir are most effective if given within _____ of symptom onset

Absence of thymidine-kinase confers resistance to _____ in HSV

What is the treatment of serious HSV and VZV infections?_____

Which type of HAART drug is Lopinavir?_____

Which two anti-influenza drugs inhibit viral uncoating?_____