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Antiviral drugs (Abacivir (Mechanism of action (Inhibit viral replication.…
Antiviral drugs
Abacivir
Mechanism of action
Inhibit viral replication.
It is a guanosine analogue.
It is phosphorylated to carbovir triphosphate.
Inhibit HIV reverse transcriptase.
Indications
Immune deficiency virus.
Nursing considerations
Contraindications
Liver problems.
Pancreatitis.
Breastfeeding women
Coronary artery disease.
Side effecs
Depression.
Fever.
Anxiety.
Lactic acidosis
Nausea and vomiting.
Allergic reactions.
Storage conditions
At room temperature.
Temperature of 20-25 degree celcius.
Keep out of reach of children.
Refrigerated but not freezing.
Route of administration
Orally.
Aciclovir
Mechanism of action
Inhibit herpesvirus DNA polymerase.
Prevent further viral DNA synthesis.
Indications
Treat different types of viruses.
Treat cold sores.
Treat chickenpox.
Treat outbreaks of genital herpes.
Nursing considerations
Contraindications
Pregnancy
Side effects
Nausea.
Diarrhea.
Headache.
Dizziness.
Vomiting.
Mouth pain.
General illness.
Storage conditions
Below 25 degrees celcius.
At room temperature.
Keep out of reach of children.
Route of administration
Intravenous infusion.
Orally.
Amantadine
Mechanism of action
Prevent the release of infectious viruse.
Indications
To treat influenza.
Treat prophylaxis
Treat Parkison's disease.
Nursing considerations
Contraindications
Heart failure.
Depression.
Seizure disorder.
Renal failure.
Side effects
Nausea.
Dizziness.
Lightheadedness.
Insomnia.
Dry mouth.
Storage condition
Room temperature.
Away from heat.
Keep out of reach of children.
Keep in container.
Route of administration
Orally