Antivirals

Drugs

• Abacavir, Acyclovir, Acyclovir Sodium, Adefovir, Amantadine, Amprenavir, Atazanair, Delavirdine, Didanosine, Docosanol, Efavirenz, Emtricitabine, Enfuviritide, Famciclovir, Fomivirsen, Foscarnet, Ganciclovir, Imiquimod, Indinavir, Lamivudine, Lopinavir, Nelfinavir, Nevirapine, Oseltamivir, Penciclovir, Ribavirin, Rimantadine, Ritonavir, Saquinavir, Stavudine, Tenofovir, Valacyclovir, Valganciclovir, Vidarabine, Zalcitabine, Zanamivir, Zidovudine

What is it?

• Antiviral- Inhibit Viral RNA and DNA, Prevent Replication
• Leading to Death
• Used For- Encephalitis, Herpes Foster, Genital Herpes, Influenza A, Respiratory Tract Infection, HSV Infections, CMV/HIV Infections, Infectious Mononucleosis, Pneumonia
• Fact- Not a Cure but should make You Feel Better

Side Effects

• Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Lack of Appetite, Depression, Headache, Vertigo, Tremors, Rash Drug- may cause Burning, Itching, Stinging, and Rash

What can I do?

• See your Health Care Provider- as needed; Skin Care
• See your Pharmacist- for help; Wear a Rubber Glove when applying Drug/Medication
• AVOID- Allergy to Antivirals, CHF/Congestive Heart Failure, Kidney Disease, Seizures, Lactation, St. John’s Wort, Sexual Intercourse if Lesions
• See a Food Fitness First Registered Dietitian- on line for help; Increase Fluids, Small and Frequent Meals