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what are the 3 types of immunologic types of influenza viruses?
A, B, and C
what are viral surface glycoproteins in influenza?
hemagglutinin
neuraminidase
how does replication happen in influenza virus?
it binds to cell surface of host via hemagglutinin and sialic acid groups
how is influenza virus release?
neuraminidase removes sialic acid from surface glycoproteins
what is the chemical structure of amantadine?
symmetric tricyclic primary amine
how does amantadine/rimantadine inhibit viral uncoating?
inhibits penetration of RNA virus particles into host cell
blocks uncoating of viral genome and transferring of nucleic acid into host cell - inhibits early stages of replication
how do neuraminidase inhibitors work to prevent viral release?
no neuraminidase → sialic acid not hydrolyzed from hemagglutinin → viron cannot be released
which neuraminidase inhibitor is a prodrug
tamiflu → must be hydrolyzed for activity

which neuraminidase inhibitor is the only orally active drug?
tamiflu
when does maximum binding to neuraminidase occur?
R is 3-pentyloxy side chain at C6

NAI SAR
carboxyl at C2
basic group at C4
N-acetyl at C5
R at C6

how is oseltamivir hydrolyzed?
esterase
how is zanamivir administered?
oral inhalation
how is peramivir administered?
IV
how is baloxavir marboxil activated?
prodrug → hydrolyzed to baloxavir acid
xofluza MOA
blocks PA endonuclease → no cap snatching → no viral mRNA
baloxavir marboxil SAR
binds Mn2+ in PA active site (this same group binds dietary cations)
how are all nucleoside/nucleotide analogues activated?
phosphorylation
nucleoside/nucleotide analogue MOA
inhibitors of viral DNA polymerase
because acyclovir has poor absorption/water solubility, what does that mean for counseling point?
drink plenty of water to avoid crystal nephropathy
valacyclovir is the ___ ____ of acyclovir
ester prodrug
which drug is a guanosine analogue?
ribavirin
what does ribavirin cover?
broad spectrum antiviral activity
how is ribavirin activated?
phosphorylation by adenosine kinase
foscarnet MOA
directly binds/inhibits viral DNA polymerase → blocks pyrophosphate binding site
NS5A inhibitors characteristics
dimeric
critical proline-valine-carbamate cap
NS5A inhibitors MOA
bind to NS5A protein and inhibit development of HCV
which is potent inhibitor of HCV NS5B?
sofosbuvir
sofosbuvir MOA
act on viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase → non-obligate chain termination
gp41
transmembrane subunit of HIV-1 glycoprotein subunit complex
enfuvirtide MOA
binds gp41 and blocks fusion
maraviroc MOA
CCR5 antagonist and blocks co-receptor binding
what mediates fusion of HIV-1 viral envelope with host plasma membrane?
gp41
which entry inhibitor is a linear 36 amino acid synthetic peptide?
enfuvirtide
where are NRTIs phosphorylated?
5’ position (green OH)

what kind of derivatives are NRTIs?
pyrimidine or purine
which NRTI must be hydrolyzed then phosphorylated?
TDF
what is the part that competes with natural substrates for incorporation into proviral DNA?
triphosphate form (active form)
what do NRTIs lack → inhibition propagation of DNA and termination of elongation?
3’ hydroxyl (yellow)

which NRTI is the exception to good bioavailability?
tenofovir
which portion of tenofovir allows for better absorption/bioavailability?
disoproxil
what is the tenofovir prodrug?
phosphonamidate
T/F: TAF is unmasked inside cells
true
NNRTIs MOA
do not require bioactivation by kinases
aren’t incorporated into growing DNA chain
binds directly to RT at allosteric site
what does NNRTI specifically cover?
HIV-1
when does NNRTI resistance develop?
when used as monotherapy
second gen NNRTIs alternative name
diarylprimidine derivatives
what the advantage of 2nd gen over 1st gen NNRTIs?
increased conformational flexibility → binds both native and drug-resistant mutant HIV-1
what is vital for retroviral replication?
HIV integrase (inserts the viral genome into DNA of host cell)
integrase inhibitors MOA
bind to integrase-viral DNA complex in the catalytic core domain
used in combination due to INSTIs inhibiting specific step
what is the crucial characteristic trait in INSTIs?
coplanarity between ketone and beta-carbonyl → improves chelation of metal (do not take with divalent/polyvalent cations)
what starts maturation process of HIV?
HIV protease
which part of protease inhibitor mimics tetrahedral transition state?
hydroxyl-bearing sp3 carbon

highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART)
3 or 4 antiretroviral drugs taken in combo for treatment of HIV
advantages of HAART
therapeutic antiviral effect
decreased toxicity
low incidence of drug-resistance
amphotericin B brand
amphocin
fungizone
ambisome
fluconazole brand
diflucan
voriconazole brand
vfend
capsofungin brand
cancidas
micafungin brand
mycamine
ketoconazole brand
nizoral
nystatin brand
nystop
terbinafine brand
lamisil
clotrimazole/betamethasone brand
lotrisone
bacteria are (prokaryotes/eukaryotes)
prokaryotes
fungi/mammals are (prokaryotes/eukaryotes)
eukaryotes
what kind of sterol is in fungal cell membrane?
ergosterol
what kind of sterol is in mammalian cell membrane?
cholesterol
polyene structure
macrocyclic lactones with four to seven conjugated alkenes
polyenes have conjugated double bonds which correlates with what?
directly with antifungal activity
inversely with degree of toxicity of mammalian cells
T/F: polyenes are amphipathic
true
polyenes lipophilic region

polyenes hydrophilic region

polyene MOA
bind to ergosterol in the fungal cell membrane through the lipophilic portion of the polyene
which kind of sterol do polyenes have higher afffinity for?
ergosterol
polyenes mechanism of resistance
reduced of ergosterol concentration
synthesis of alternative sterols
how is nystatin administered?
topically
how is amphotericin administered?
IV
T/F: polyenes are highly protein bound
true
can polyenes get into the CNS?
no poor penetration
is amphotericin B broad or narrow spectrum?
broad
how are broad-spectrum drugs used?
initial treatment for many invasive fungal infections
how does liposomal amphotericin B compare to the conventional formulation?
fewer toxicities
amphotericin B BBW
primarily for progressive potential life-threatening fungal infections
medication errors confusing the lipid-based forms of amphotericin and conventional amp B → cardiopulmonary arrest and death
what DW solution is amp B compatible with?
D5W
what are the meds that should be given to reduce infusion-related reactions before amp B?
tylenol or NSAID
diphenhydramine or hydrocortisone
NS boluses (decreases nephrotoxicity)
meperidine (duration of severe rigors)
what should be monitored with amp B?
renal function
LFTs
electrolytes
CBC
another name for allylamines
squalene epoxidase inhibitors
what do allylamine antifungals target?
dermatophytes
dermatophytes
fungi that require keratin for growth
allylamine MOA
blocks epoxidation of squalene
decrease in ergosterol content of fungal cell membrane leading to cell membrane leakage
buildup of squalene which is toxic in high amounts
terbinafine is lipophilic or hydrophilic?
lipophilic
what is oral terbinafine CI in?
chronic or active liver disease
azole structure
5 membered aromatic ring containing 2-4 nitrogen
at least one aromatic ring
azole MOA
basic N3/N4 atom of azole forms a bond with heme iron of CYP450 group in the position occupied by activated oxygen
what is essential for azole binding?
N3/N4
what is the first tetrazole?
oteseconazole
azole mechanism of resistance
decreased binding affinity to demethylase
increased activity of efflux pumps
increased production of demethylase
azole PK/PD
IV voriconazole and posaconazole require cyclodextrin for solubility
cyclodextrin associated with nephrotoxicity
require low stomach pH → DDI with antacids
azole ADR
skin reactions (SJS/TEN)