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What is the mechanism of action of interferons in the treatment of hepatitis B and C?
What is the mechanism of action of interferons in the treatment of hepatitis B and C?
What is a common adverse effect of antiviral agents that are protease inhibitors?
What is a common adverse effect of antiviral agents that are protease inhibitors?
What therapeutic use does thiamine specifically address?
What therapeutic use does thiamine specifically address?
Which of the following drugs is an example of an antiviral agent for hepatitis C?
Which of the following drugs is an example of an antiviral agent for hepatitis C?
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What is a primary action of antiviral drugs used for hepatitis C?
What is a primary action of antiviral drugs used for hepatitis C?
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What type of symptoms are associated with the administration of interferons?
What type of symptoms are associated with the administration of interferons?
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What adverse effect should be monitored when using antiviral drugs?
What adverse effect should be monitored when using antiviral drugs?
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Which side effect is commonly associated with ribavirin?
Which side effect is commonly associated with ribavirin?
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What is a common side effect experienced with interferons used to treat hepatitis B and C?
What is a common side effect experienced with interferons used to treat hepatitis B and C?
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Which drug exemplifies an antiviral agent that inhibits viral DNA replication?
Which drug exemplifies an antiviral agent that inhibits viral DNA replication?
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What mechanism of action do protease inhibitors have in the treatment of hepatitis C?
What mechanism of action do protease inhibitors have in the treatment of hepatitis C?
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Which side effect is associated with the use of ribavirin?
Which side effect is associated with the use of ribavirin?
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What monitoring is necessary while administering interferons?
What monitoring is necessary while administering interferons?
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What is a critical therapeutic use of vitamins like thiamine?
What is a critical therapeutic use of vitamins like thiamine?
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Which adverse effect can result from the use of antiviral agents?
Which adverse effect can result from the use of antiviral agents?
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Which of the following is a potential consequence of using protease inhibitors?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of using protease inhibitors?
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What therapeutic uses do interferons serve?
What therapeutic uses do interferons serve?
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Which adverse effect is associated with the use of protease inhibitors?
Which adverse effect is associated with the use of protease inhibitors?
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What is a potential effect of antiviral drugs that inhibit viral DNA replication?
What is a potential effect of antiviral drugs that inhibit viral DNA replication?
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What is one of the mechanisms of action of antivirals?
What is one of the mechanisms of action of antivirals?
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Which vitamin is specifically mentioned as treating deficiencies for carbohydrate metabolism?
Which vitamin is specifically mentioned as treating deficiencies for carbohydrate metabolism?
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Which symptom is commonly reported when using interferons?
Which symptom is commonly reported when using interferons?
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What should be monitored throughout the therapy with interferons?
What should be monitored throughout the therapy with interferons?
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What mechanism do antivirals specifically targeting hepatitis C utilize?
What mechanism do antivirals specifically targeting hepatitis C utilize?
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Study Notes
Liver Medications: Immunostimulants
- Interferons are proteins that modify the immune response by stimulating interferon receptor sites on cells.
- This stimulation helps to produce antiviral proteins, which prevent viruses from entering cells.
- These medications are used to treat hepatitis B and C.
- Common adverse effects include flu-like symptoms (fever, muscle aches, chills, lethargy), bone marrow suppression, cardiotoxicity, dyspnea, alopecia, and GI upset.
- Important monitoring points during interferon therapy include CBC levels, cardiac function, and liver function.
Liver Medications: Antiviral Agents
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Antiretroviral protease inhibitors block protease activity, which prevents HIV particles from fusing with and injecting themselves into cells.
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These medications are used to treat hepatitis C.
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Common adverse effects include various gastrointestinal issues, changes in liver function, elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels, fat redistribution, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
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Other antiviral drugs like Ribavirin inhibit viral DNA replication by competing with viral substrates to form shorter, noneffective DNA chains.
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Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, headache, depression, paresthesia, neuropathy, rash, and hair loss, as well as renal dysfunction.
Liver Medications: Supplements
- Thiamine is a vitamin that is used to replace deficiencies.
- It is crucial for carbohydrate metabolism.
- Side effects are extremely rare when used as a supplement.
Immune Stimulants
- Interferons are proteins that combat viruses by modifying the immune response and stimulating interferon receptor sites on healthy cells, preventing viral entry.
- Interferons are used to treat Hepatitis B and C.
- Common adverse effects include flu-like symptoms, bone marrow suppression, cardiovascular toxicity, dyspnea, alopecia, and gastrointestinal upset.
- Examples of interferon drugs include Peginterferon alfa-2b and Peginterferon alfa-2a.
- Monitor CBC levels and liver and cardiac function regularly when using Interferons.
Antiviral Agents
- Antiretroviral protease inhibitors block the activity of protease, an enzyme required for viral replication, preventing the virus from entering cells.
- Protease inhibitors are used to treat Hepatitis C infections.
- Common adverse effects include gastrointestinal disturbances, changes in liver function, elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels, fat redistribution, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
- Examples of protease inhibitors include Boceprevir, Glecaprevir, and Simeprevir.
Antiviral Drugs
- Antiviral drugs like Ribavirin inhibit viral DNA replication by competing with substrates to create shorter, ineffective DNA chains.
- Ribavirin is used to treat Hepatitis C infections.
- Common adverse effects include nausea, vomiting, headache, depression, paresthesia, neuropathy, rash, and hair loss.
- Ribavirin can also cause renal dysfunction.
Supplements
- Thiamine, a vitamin, is used to treat deficiencies and is essential for carbohydrate metabolism.
- Thiamine is used to treat deficiencies related to carbohydrate metabolism.
- Supplements typically have minimal side effects.
Immune Stimulants
- Interferons are proteins that modulate the immune response.
- They stimulate interferon receptor sites on cells to produce antiviral proteins, preventing viruses from entering the cell
- Interferons are used to treat Hepatitis B and C
- Common side effects include flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, muscle aches, lethargy), bone marrow suppression, cardiotoxicity, dyspnea, alopecia, and gastrointestinal upset.
- Monitor CBC levels, cardiac and liver function throughout therapy.
Antiviral Agents
- Antiretroviral Protease inhibitors block protease activity, making the HIV particle unable to fuse with and inject itself into a cell
- These inhibitors are used to treat Hepatitis C
- Common side effects include changes in liver function, elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels, redistribution of fat, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and gastrointestinal upset.
Antiviral Drugs
- Antiviral drugs inhibit viral DNA replication by competing with viral substrates to form shorter, noneffective DNA chains.
- These drugs are used to treat Hepatitis C.
- Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, headache, depression, paresthesia, neuropathy, rash, hair loss, and renal dysfunction.
Supplements
- Thiamine is used to treat deficiencies.
- The body needs thiamine for carbohydrate metabolism.
- Reactions and side effects are extremely rare.
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This quiz covers the key points regarding immunostimulants like interferons and antiviral agents used for treating hepatitis B and C. Learn about their mechanisms, common adverse effects, and important monitoring points during therapy. Test your knowledge on liver medication specifics and their implications.
