{"id":125,"date":"2019-09-22T17:54:06","date_gmt":"2019-09-22T17:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.publishdot.com\/nursingpharmacology\/chapter\/3-14-antivirals\/"},"modified":"2021-12-07T11:06:34","modified_gmt":"2021-12-07T11:06:34","slug":"3-14-antivirals","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.publishdot.com\/nursingpharmacology\/chapter\/3-14-antivirals\/","title":{"raw":"3.14 Antivirals","rendered":"3.14 Antivirals"},"content":{"raw":"[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1200\"]<img title=\"&quot;Unknown&quot; by CNX OpenStax is licensed under CC BY 4.0 Access for free at https:\/\/openstax.org\/books\/microbiology\/pages\/1-3-types-of-microorganisms\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.publishdot.com\/nursingpharmacology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/09\/image13.png\" alt=\"Photos of viruses. The first photo shows members of the Coronavirus family. The second photo shows the Ebolavirus, a member of the Filovirus family.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"522\"> Figure 3.10 Images of viruses (a) Members of the Coronavirus family can cause respiratory infections like the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). Here they are viewed under a transmission electron microscope (TEM). (b) Ebolavirus, a member of the Filovirus family. (credit a: modification of work by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; credit b: modification of work by Thomas W. Geisbert)[\/caption]\n\nUnlike the complex structure of fungi or protozoa, viral structure is simple.\u00a0 There are several subclasses of antiviral medications: antiherpes, antiinfluenza, anti-hepatitis, and antiretrovirals.\u00a0 Each subclass will be discussed in more detail below.\u00a0 See Figure 3.10[footnote]\"Unknown\" by <a href=\"https:\/\/cnx.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CNX OpenStax<\/a> is licensed under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY 4.0<\/a> Access for free at <a href=\"https:\/\/openstax.org\/books\/microbiology\/pages\/1-3-types-of-microorganisms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/openstax.org\/books\/microbiology\/pages\/1-3-types-of-microorganisms<\/a>[\/footnote] for images of viruses.\n<h2>Subclass: Antiherpes<\/h2>\n<strong>Indications: <\/strong>Acyclovir (Zovirax) and its derivatives are frequently used for the treatment of herpes and varicella virus infections, including genital herpes, chickenpox, shingles, Epstein-Barr virus infections, and cytomegalovirus infections.\n\n<strong>Mechanism of Action:<\/strong> Acyclovir causes termination of the DNA chain during the viral replication process. Acyclovir can be administered either topically or systemically, depending on the infection.<sup>[footnote]This work is a derivative of <a href=\"https:\/\/cnx.org\/contents\/5CvTdmJL@7.1:rFziotaH@5\/Introduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Microbiology<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/openstax.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OpenStax<\/a> licensed under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY 4.0<\/a>. Access for free at <a href=\"https:\/\/openstax.org\/books\/microbiology\/pages\/1-introduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/openstax.org\/books\/microbiology\/pages\/1-introduction<\/a>[\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\n<strong>Special Administration Considerations:<\/strong> Acyclovir use may result in nephrotoxicity.\n\n<strong>Patient Teaching &amp; Education:<\/strong> Patients who are being treated with antiviral therapy should be instructed about the importance of medication compliance. They may also experience significant fatigue, so periods of rest should be encouraged.<sup>[footnote]uCentral from Unbound Medicine. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unboundmedicine.com\/ucentral\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.unboundmedicine.com\/ucentral<\/a>[\/footnote]<\/sup>\n<h2>Subclass: AntiInfluenza<\/h2>\n<strong>Indications: <\/strong>Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is used to target the influenza virus by blocking the release of the virus from the infected cells.\n\n<strong>Mechanism of Action:<\/strong> Tamiflu prevents the release of virus from infected cells.\n\n<strong>Special Administration Considerations:<\/strong> This medication does not cure influenza, but can decrease flu symptoms and shorten the duration of illness if taken in a timely manner. Patients are prescribed the medication for prophylaxis against infection, known exposure, or to lesson the course of the illness. If patients experience flu-like symptoms, it is critical that they start treatment within 48 hours of symptom onset.\n\n<strong>Patient Teaching &amp; Education:<\/strong> Patients who are being treated with antiviral therapy should be instructed about the importance of medication compliance. They may also experience significant fatigue, so periods of rest should be encouraged.<sup>[footnote]uCentral from Unbound Medicine. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unboundmedicine.com\/ucentral\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.unboundmedicine.com\/ucentral<\/a>[\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\nThe influenza virus is one of the few RNA viruses that replicates in the nucleus of cells. Antivirals block the release stage. See Figure 3.11.<sup>[footnote]\"Unknown\" by <a href=\"https:\/\/cnx.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CNX OpenStax<\/a> is licensed under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY 4.0<\/a> Access for free at <a href=\"https:\/\/openstax.org\/books\/microbiology\/pages\/6-2-the-viral-life-cycle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/openstax.org\/books\/microbiology\/pages\/6-2-the-viral-life-cycle<\/a>[\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_124\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]<img class=\"wp-image-123 size-large\" title=\"&quot;Unknown&quot; by CNX OpenStax is licensed under CC BY 4.0 Access for free at https:\/\/openstax.org\/books\/microbiology\/pages\/6-2-the-viral-life-cycle CC BY 4.0\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.publishdot.com\/nursingpharmacology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/12\/Influenza-Virus-1024x876.png\" alt=\"Illustration of Influenza virus attaching to target cell and replication within nucleus of cells.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"876\"> Figure 3.11 Influenza virus replication stages[\/caption]\n<h2>Subclass: Antiretrovirals<\/h2>\nViruses with complex life cycles, such as HIV, can be more difficult to treat. These types of viruses require the use of antiretroviral medications that block viral replication. (See Figure 3.12 to view the viral replication process of HIV.)<span style=\"font-size: 12.8px\"><sup> [footnote]This work is a derivative of \"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/niaid\/5057022555\/in\/album-72157625994990013\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HIV Virus Replication Cycle<\/a>\" by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/niaid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NIAID<\/a> is licensed under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>[\/footnote]<\/sup>\u00a0<\/span>Additionally, antiretrovirals fall under the class of antiviral medications.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_124\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"406\"]<img class=\"wp-image-124 size-full\" title=\"This work is a derivative of &quot;HIV Virus Replication Cycle&quot; by NIAID, https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/niaid\/5057022555\/in\/album-72157625994990013\/, licensed under CC BY 2.0\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.publishdot.com\/nursingpharmacology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/12\/HIV-and-surface-cell-receptor.png\" alt=\"Illustration with labels showing HIV attached to cell surface receptor\" width=\"406\" height=\"512\"> Figure 3.12 HIV attaches to a cell surface receptor of an immune cell and fuses with the cell membrane. Viral contents are released into the cell, where viral enzymes convert the single-stranded RNA genome into DNA and incorporate it into the host genome[\/caption]\n\n<strong>Indications:<\/strong> Antiretrovirals are used for the treatment of illnesses like HIV.\n\n<strong>Mechanism of Action:<\/strong> Antiretrovirals impede virus replication.\n\n<strong>Special Administration Considerations:<\/strong>\u00a0 Many antiretrovirals may impact renal function; therefore, the patient's urine output and renal labs should be monitored carefully for signs of decreased function.\n\n<strong>Patient Teaching &amp; Education:<\/strong> Patients who are being treated with antiviral therapy should be instructed about the importance of antiretroviral compliance. They may also experience significant fatigue, so periods of rest should be encouraged.<sup>[footnote]uCentral from Unbound Medicine. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unboundmedicine.com\/ucentral\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.unboundmedicine.com\/ucentral<\/a>[\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\nNow let's take a closer look at the medication grids for the subclasses of antivirals in Table 3.14a-d.<sup>[footnote]Daily Med, <a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/index.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/index.cfm<\/a>, used for hyperlinked medications in this module. Retrieved June 27, 2019[\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\nTables 3.14a Acyclovir Medication Grid\n<table class=\"grid\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Class\/Subclass<\/strong><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Prototype\/<\/strong>\n\n<strong>Generic<\/strong><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Administration <\/strong><strong>Considerations<\/strong><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Therapeutic Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Side\/Adverse Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Antivirals: Antiherpes<\/th>\n<td><a class=\"rId56\" href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=d13b8cdd-59fd-472b-8125-a19f42ef5402&amp;audience=consumer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">acyclovir<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Check for allergies\n\nRoute: PO, IV, or topical; do not give IM or subcutaneously (subq)\n\nGive with food if GI distress\n\nIV: Give IV infusion over at least 1 hour to prevent renal tubular damage\n\nUse cautiously if renal impairment, neurological problems, or dehydration\n\nStart therapy as early as possible after signs or symptoms occur\n\nEncourage fluid intake\n\nAvoid sexual contact while lesions present<\/td>\n<td>Drug is not a cure for herpes but improves signs and symptoms of herpes lesions if started early\n\nCan be used long term for prevention of outbreaks<\/td>\n<td>GI distress\n\nMonitor renal function in long-term use, especially if renal impairment\n\nLowers seizure threshold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nTables 3.14b Oseltamivir Medication Grid\n<table class=\"grid\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 111.063px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Class\/Subclass<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 91.0625px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Prototype\/<\/strong>\n\n<strong>Generic<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 372.063px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Administration <\/strong><strong>Considerations<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 422.063px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Therapeutic Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 304.063px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Side\/Adverse Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 111.063px\" scope=\"col\">Antivirals:\n\nAntiInfluenza Agents<\/th>\n<td style=\"width: 91.0625px\"><a class=\"rId57\" href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=82685c2f-791b-440f-a1c2-5a032da7adca&amp;audience=consumer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">oseltamivir<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 372.063px\">Check for allergies\n\nRoute: PO\n\nMust be given within 48 hours of onset of symptoms\n\nAdminister with food to avoid GI distress\n\nDoes not replace need for annual influenza vaccination<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 422.063px\">Reduce duration of flu symptoms<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 304.063px\">GI distress\n\nSerious skin\/ hypersensitivity reactions; discontinue immediately\n\nMonitor for neuropsychiatric symptoms\n\nUse cautiously in patients with renal failure, chronic cardiac or respiratory diseases, or any medical condition that may require imminent hospitalization<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nTables 3.14c Adefovir Medication Grid\n<table class=\"grid\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 114.063px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Class\/Subclass<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 90.0625px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Prototype\/<\/strong>\n\n<strong>Generic<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 362.063px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Administration <\/strong><strong>Considerations<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 426.063px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Therapeutic Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 308.063px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Side\/Adverse Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 114.063px\" scope=\"row\">Antivirals:\n\nAnti-Hepatitis Agents<\/th>\n<td style=\"width: 90.0625px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=80595d45-2224-47d1-bd5c-4b11a824e5bd&amp;audience=consumer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">adefovir<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 362.063px\">Route: PO\n\nProlonged therapy (&gt;1 year or indefinitely) based on patient status\n\nOffer HIV testing; may promote resistance to antiretrovirals in patients with chronic HBV infection who also have unrecognized or untreated HIV infection\n\nDo not stop taking medication unless directed. Monitor hepatic function several months after stopping therapy<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 426.063px\">Maintain or improve liver function when active disease is present<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 308.063px\">Severe acute exacerbations of Hepatitis B\n\nNephrotoxicity\n\nLactic acidosis\n\nSevere hepatomegally<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nTables 3.14d Lamuvadine-Zidovudine Medication Grid\n<table class=\"grid\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 115.063px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Class\/Subclass<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 94.0625px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Prototype\/<\/strong>\n\n<strong>Generic<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 357.063px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Administration <\/strong><strong>Considerations<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 431.063px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Therapeutic Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 303.063px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Side\/Adverse Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 115.063px\" scope=\"row\">Antivirals:\n\nAntiretrovirals\n\nNucleoside\u2013\n\nnucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors<\/th>\n<td style=\"width: 94.0625px\"><a class=\"rId59\" href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=da2d3a56-a124-46cd-93bf-82b3c419536b&amp;audience=consumer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lamivudine- zidovudine<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 357.063px\">Check for allergies\n\nLamivudine used to treat HIV-1 infection contains a higher dose of the active ingredient than the lamivudine used to treat chronic HBV infection. Patients with HIV-1 infection should receive only dosing forms appropriate for HIV-1 treatment\n\nUse cautiously in patients with renal impairment\n\nInform patient that drug doesn't cure HIV infection, that opportunistic infections and other complications of HIV infection may still occur, and that transmission of HIV to others through sexual contact or blood contamination is still possible. Taking these medications, along with practicing safer sex and making other lifestyle changes, may decrease the risk of transmitting (spreading) the HIV or hepatitis B virus to other people\n\nTeach symptoms of pancreatitis<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 431.063px\">Decreases chance of developing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and HIV-related illnesses such as serious infections or cancer<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 303.063px\">Lactic acidosis\n\nSevere hepatomegaly\n\nStop treatment immediately if pancreatititis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><strong>Critical Thinking Activity 3.14a<\/strong><\/h2>\n<strong>Using the above grid information, consider the following clinical scenario question:<\/strong>\n\nA patient is prescribed oseltamivir (Tamiflu) for influenza symptoms. The patient states to the nurse, \"I hope this medication works quickly! I have felt lousy for the past 5 days!\" What is the nurse's next best response?\n\nNote: Answers to the Critical Thinking activities can be found in the \"Answer Key\" sections at the end of the book.","rendered":"<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"&quot;Unknown&quot; by CNX OpenStax is licensed under CC BY 4.0 Access for free at https:\/\/openstax.org\/books\/microbiology\/pages\/1-3-types-of-microorganisms\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.publishdot.com\/nursingpharmacology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/09\/image13.png\" alt=\"Photos of viruses. The first photo shows members of the Coronavirus family. The second photo shows the Ebolavirus, a member of the Filovirus family.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"522\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 3.10 Images of viruses (a) Members of the Coronavirus family can cause respiratory infections like the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). Here they are viewed under a transmission electron microscope (TEM). (b) Ebolavirus, a member of the Filovirus family. (credit a: modification of work by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; credit b: modification of work by Thomas W. Geisbert)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Unlike the complex structure of fungi or protozoa, viral structure is simple.\u00a0 There are several subclasses of antiviral medications: antiherpes, antiinfluenza, anti-hepatitis, and antiretrovirals.\u00a0 Each subclass will be discussed in more detail below.\u00a0 See Figure 3.10<a class=\"footnote\" title=\"&quot;Unknown&quot; by CNX OpenStax is licensed under CC BY 4.0 Access for free at https:\/\/openstax.org\/books\/microbiology\/pages\/1-3-types-of-microorganisms\" id=\"return-footnote-125-1\" href=\"#footnote-125-1\" aria-label=\"Footnote 1\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[1]<\/sup><\/a> for images of viruses.<\/p>\n<h2>Subclass: Antiherpes<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Indications: <\/strong>Acyclovir (Zovirax) and its derivatives are frequently used for the treatment of herpes and varicella virus infections, including genital herpes, chickenpox, shingles, Epstein-Barr virus infections, and cytomegalovirus infections.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mechanism of Action:<\/strong> Acyclovir causes termination of the DNA chain during the viral replication process. Acyclovir can be administered either topically or systemically, depending on the infection.<sup><a class=\"footnote\" title=\"This work is a derivative of Microbiology by OpenStax licensed under CC BY 4.0. Access for free at https:\/\/openstax.org\/books\/microbiology\/pages\/1-introduction\" id=\"return-footnote-125-2\" href=\"#footnote-125-2\" aria-label=\"Footnote 2\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[2]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p><strong>Special Administration Considerations:<\/strong> Acyclovir use may result in nephrotoxicity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Patient Teaching &amp; Education:<\/strong> Patients who are being treated with antiviral therapy should be instructed about the importance of medication compliance. They may also experience significant fatigue, so periods of rest should be encouraged.<sup><a class=\"footnote\" title=\"uCentral from Unbound Medicine. https:\/\/www.unboundmedicine.com\/ucentral\" id=\"return-footnote-125-3\" href=\"#footnote-125-3\" aria-label=\"Footnote 3\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[3]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<h2>Subclass: AntiInfluenza<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Indications: <\/strong>Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is used to target the influenza virus by blocking the release of the virus from the infected cells.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mechanism of Action:<\/strong> Tamiflu prevents the release of virus from infected cells.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Special Administration Considerations:<\/strong> This medication does not cure influenza, but can decrease flu symptoms and shorten the duration of illness if taken in a timely manner. Patients are prescribed the medication for prophylaxis against infection, known exposure, or to lesson the course of the illness. If patients experience flu-like symptoms, it is critical that they start treatment within 48 hours of symptom onset.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Patient Teaching &amp; Education:<\/strong> Patients who are being treated with antiviral therapy should be instructed about the importance of medication compliance. They may also experience significant fatigue, so periods of rest should be encouraged.<sup><a class=\"footnote\" title=\"uCentral from Unbound Medicine. https:\/\/www.unboundmedicine.com\/ucentral\" id=\"return-footnote-125-4\" href=\"#footnote-125-4\" aria-label=\"Footnote 4\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[4]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>The influenza virus is one of the few RNA viruses that replicates in the nucleus of cells. Antivirals block the release stage. See Figure 3.11.<sup><a class=\"footnote\" title=\"&quot;Unknown&quot; by CNX OpenStax is licensed under CC BY 4.0 Access for free at https:\/\/openstax.org\/books\/microbiology\/pages\/6-2-the-viral-life-cycle\" id=\"return-footnote-125-5\" href=\"#footnote-125-5\" aria-label=\"Footnote 5\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[5]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_124\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-124\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-123 size-large\" title=\"&quot;Unknown&quot; by CNX OpenStax is licensed under CC BY 4.0 Access for free at https:\/\/openstax.org\/books\/microbiology\/pages\/6-2-the-viral-life-cycle CC BY 4.0\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.publishdot.com\/nursingpharmacology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/12\/Influenza-Virus-1024x876.png\" alt=\"Illustration of Influenza virus attaching to target cell and replication within nucleus of cells.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.publishdot.com\/nursingpharmacology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/12\/Influenza-Virus-1024x876.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.publishdot.com\/nursingpharmacology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/12\/Influenza-Virus-300x257.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.publishdot.com\/nursingpharmacology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/12\/Influenza-Virus-768x657.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.publishdot.com\/nursingpharmacology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/12\/Influenza-Virus-65x56.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.publishdot.com\/nursingpharmacology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/12\/Influenza-Virus-225x192.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.publishdot.com\/nursingpharmacology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/12\/Influenza-Virus-350x299.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.publishdot.com\/nursingpharmacology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/12\/Influenza-Virus.png 1290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-124\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 3.11 Influenza virus replication stages<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Subclass: Antiretrovirals<\/h2>\n<p>Viruses with complex life cycles, such as HIV, can be more difficult to treat. These types of viruses require the use of antiretroviral medications that block viral replication. (See Figure 3.12 to view the viral replication process of HIV.)<span style=\"font-size: 12.8px\"><sup> <a class=\"footnote\" title=\"This work is a derivative of &quot;HIV Virus Replication Cycle&quot; by NIAID is licensed under CC BY 2.0\" id=\"return-footnote-125-6\" href=\"#footnote-125-6\" aria-label=\"Footnote 6\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[6]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup>\u00a0<\/span>Additionally, antiretrovirals fall under the class of antiviral medications.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_124\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-124\" style=\"width: 406px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-124 size-full\" title=\"This work is a derivative of &quot;HIV Virus Replication Cycle&quot; by NIAID, https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/niaid\/5057022555\/in\/album-72157625994990013\/, licensed under CC BY 2.0\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.publishdot.com\/nursingpharmacology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/12\/HIV-and-surface-cell-receptor.png\" alt=\"Illustration with labels showing HIV attached to cell surface receptor\" width=\"406\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.publishdot.com\/nursingpharmacology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/12\/HIV-and-surface-cell-receptor.png 406w, https:\/\/pressbooks.publishdot.com\/nursingpharmacology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/12\/HIV-and-surface-cell-receptor-238x300.png 238w, https:\/\/pressbooks.publishdot.com\/nursingpharmacology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/12\/HIV-and-surface-cell-receptor-65x82.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.publishdot.com\/nursingpharmacology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/12\/HIV-and-surface-cell-receptor-225x284.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.publishdot.com\/nursingpharmacology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/12\/HIV-and-surface-cell-receptor-350x441.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-124\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 3.12 HIV attaches to a cell surface receptor of an immune cell and fuses with the cell membrane. Viral contents are released into the cell, where viral enzymes convert the single-stranded RNA genome into DNA and incorporate it into the host genome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Indications:<\/strong> Antiretrovirals are used for the treatment of illnesses like HIV.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mechanism of Action:<\/strong> Antiretrovirals impede virus replication.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Special Administration Considerations:<\/strong>\u00a0 Many antiretrovirals may impact renal function; therefore, the patient&#8217;s urine output and renal labs should be monitored carefully for signs of decreased function.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Patient Teaching &amp; Education:<\/strong> Patients who are being treated with antiviral therapy should be instructed about the importance of antiretroviral compliance. They may also experience significant fatigue, so periods of rest should be encouraged.<sup><a class=\"footnote\" title=\"uCentral from Unbound Medicine. https:\/\/www.unboundmedicine.com\/ucentral\" id=\"return-footnote-125-7\" href=\"#footnote-125-7\" aria-label=\"Footnote 7\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[7]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Now let&#8217;s take a closer look at the medication grids for the subclasses of antivirals in Table 3.14a-d.<sup><a class=\"footnote\" title=\"Daily Med, https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/index.cfm, used for hyperlinked medications in this module. Retrieved June 27, 2019\" id=\"return-footnote-125-8\" href=\"#footnote-125-8\" aria-label=\"Footnote 8\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[8]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Tables 3.14a Acyclovir Medication Grid<\/p>\n<table class=\"grid\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Class\/Subclass<\/strong><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Prototype\/<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Generic<\/strong><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Administration <\/strong><strong>Considerations<\/strong><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Therapeutic Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Side\/Adverse Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Antivirals: Antiherpes<\/th>\n<td><a class=\"rId56\" href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=d13b8cdd-59fd-472b-8125-a19f42ef5402&amp;audience=consumer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">acyclovir<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Check for allergies<\/p>\n<p>Route: PO, IV, or topical; do not give IM or subcutaneously (subq)<\/p>\n<p>Give with food if GI distress<\/p>\n<p>IV: Give IV infusion over at least 1 hour to prevent renal tubular damage<\/p>\n<p>Use cautiously if renal impairment, neurological problems, or dehydration<\/p>\n<p>Start therapy as early as possible after signs or symptoms occur<\/p>\n<p>Encourage fluid intake<\/p>\n<p>Avoid sexual contact while lesions present<\/td>\n<td>Drug is not a cure for herpes but improves signs and symptoms of herpes lesions if started early<\/p>\n<p>Can be used long term for prevention of outbreaks<\/td>\n<td>GI distress<\/p>\n<p>Monitor renal function in long-term use, especially if renal impairment<\/p>\n<p>Lowers seizure threshold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Tables 3.14b Oseltamivir Medication Grid<\/p>\n<table class=\"grid\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 111.063px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Class\/Subclass<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 91.0625px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Prototype\/<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Generic<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 372.063px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Administration <\/strong><strong>Considerations<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 422.063px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Therapeutic Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 304.063px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Side\/Adverse Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 111.063px\" scope=\"col\">Antivirals:<\/p>\n<p>AntiInfluenza Agents<\/th>\n<td style=\"width: 91.0625px\"><a class=\"rId57\" href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=82685c2f-791b-440f-a1c2-5a032da7adca&amp;audience=consumer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">oseltamivir<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 372.063px\">Check for allergies<\/p>\n<p>Route: PO<\/p>\n<p>Must be given within 48 hours of onset of symptoms<\/p>\n<p>Administer with food to avoid GI distress<\/p>\n<p>Does not replace need for annual influenza vaccination<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 422.063px\">Reduce duration of flu symptoms<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 304.063px\">GI distress<\/p>\n<p>Serious skin\/ hypersensitivity reactions; discontinue immediately<\/p>\n<p>Monitor for neuropsychiatric symptoms<\/p>\n<p>Use cautiously in patients with renal failure, chronic cardiac or respiratory diseases, or any medical condition that may require imminent hospitalization<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Tables 3.14c Adefovir Medication Grid<\/p>\n<table class=\"grid\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 114.063px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Class\/Subclass<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 90.0625px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Prototype\/<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Generic<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 362.063px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Administration <\/strong><strong>Considerations<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 426.063px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Therapeutic Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 308.063px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Side\/Adverse Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 114.063px\" scope=\"row\">Antivirals:<\/p>\n<p>Anti-Hepatitis Agents<\/th>\n<td style=\"width: 90.0625px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=80595d45-2224-47d1-bd5c-4b11a824e5bd&amp;audience=consumer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">adefovir<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 362.063px\">Route: PO<\/p>\n<p>Prolonged therapy (&gt;1 year or indefinitely) based on patient status<\/p>\n<p>Offer HIV testing; may promote resistance to antiretrovirals in patients with chronic HBV infection who also have unrecognized or untreated HIV infection<\/p>\n<p>Do not stop taking medication unless directed. Monitor hepatic function several months after stopping therapy<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 426.063px\">Maintain or improve liver function when active disease is present<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 308.063px\">Severe acute exacerbations of Hepatitis B<\/p>\n<p>Nephrotoxicity<\/p>\n<p>Lactic acidosis<\/p>\n<p>Severe hepatomegally<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Tables 3.14d Lamuvadine-Zidovudine Medication Grid<\/p>\n<table class=\"grid\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 115.063px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Class\/Subclass<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 94.0625px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Prototype\/<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Generic<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 357.063px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Administration <\/strong><strong>Considerations<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 431.063px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Therapeutic Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 303.063px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Side\/Adverse Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 115.063px\" scope=\"row\">Antivirals:<\/p>\n<p>Antiretrovirals<\/p>\n<p>Nucleoside\u2013<\/p>\n<p>nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors<\/th>\n<td style=\"width: 94.0625px\"><a class=\"rId59\" href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=da2d3a56-a124-46cd-93bf-82b3c419536b&amp;audience=consumer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lamivudine- zidovudine<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 357.063px\">Check for allergies<\/p>\n<p>Lamivudine used to treat HIV-1 infection contains a higher dose of the active ingredient than the lamivudine used to treat chronic HBV infection. Patients with HIV-1 infection should receive only dosing forms appropriate for HIV-1 treatment<\/p>\n<p>Use cautiously in patients with renal impairment<\/p>\n<p>Inform patient that drug doesn&#8217;t cure HIV infection, that opportunistic infections and other complications of HIV infection may still occur, and that transmission of HIV to others through sexual contact or blood contamination is still possible. Taking these medications, along with practicing safer sex and making other lifestyle changes, may decrease the risk of transmitting (spreading) the HIV or hepatitis B virus to other people<\/p>\n<p>Teach symptoms of pancreatitis<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 431.063px\">Decreases chance of developing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and HIV-related illnesses such as serious infections or cancer<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 303.063px\">Lactic acidosis<\/p>\n<p>Severe hepatomegaly<\/p>\n<p>Stop treatment immediately if pancreatititis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><strong>Critical Thinking Activity 3.14a<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Using the above grid information, consider the following clinical scenario question:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A patient is prescribed oseltamivir (Tamiflu) for influenza symptoms. The patient states to the nurse, &#8220;I hope this medication works quickly! I have felt lousy for the past 5 days!&#8221; What is the nurse&#8217;s next best response?<\/p>\n<p>Note: Answers to the Critical Thinking activities can be found in the &#8220;Answer Key&#8221; sections at the end of the book.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"before-footnotes clear\" \/><div class=\"footnotes\"><ol><li id=\"footnote-125-1\">\"Unknown\" by <a href=\"https:\/\/cnx.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CNX OpenStax<\/a> is licensed under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY 4.0<\/a> Access for free at <a href=\"https:\/\/openstax.org\/books\/microbiology\/pages\/1-3-types-of-microorganisms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/openstax.org\/books\/microbiology\/pages\/1-3-types-of-microorganisms<\/a> <a href=\"#return-footnote-125-1\" class=\"return-footnote\" aria-label=\"Return to footnote 1\">&crarr;<\/a><\/li><li id=\"footnote-125-2\">This work is a derivative of <a href=\"https:\/\/cnx.org\/contents\/5CvTdmJL@7.1:rFziotaH@5\/Introduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Microbiology<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/openstax.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OpenStax<\/a> licensed under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY 4.0<\/a>. 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