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Acyclovir - Pharmacology Summary

 • Mechanism of Action: Nucleoside analog - selectively inhibits viral replication of
Acyclovir - Pharmacology ... Nucleoside analog - selectively ... TheIDtrivia #Acyclovir
Hutchinson's Sign
 - A sign of ophthalmic zoster
  - Multiple crusted vesicles in distribution of
of ophthalmic zoster ... ophthalmology - Tx w/ acyclovir ... #HSV #Herpes #zoster
NSAID Selectivity Spectrum
COX-2 Selective NSAID - Celecoxib
 • Increased risk for CV events
 • Decreased risk
NSAID Selectivity ... effects #NSAIDs #selectivity
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The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
require empiric acyclovir ... The risk of acyclovir-induced ... favor the use of acyclovir ... -Acyclovir is nephrotoxic ... require empiric acyclovir
Urine Microscopy - Kidney Stones and Crystals 

Uric Acid, Cystine, Hippurate, Cloth Fiber, Tyrosine, CaOx, CaP,
CaCO3, Struvite, Acyclovir
Blurry vision in a patient with HIV/AIDS
Anterior Segment:
 • Herpes zoster ophthalmicus
 • Keratitis (HSV, Staph,
Segment: • Herpes zoster ... • Progressive Outer
Varicella (Chickenpox) - Crops of vesicles in various stages of healing 

Treatment 
• Healthy g 12
Immunocompromised or > 12: Acyclovir
Heparin and Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH)–Mediated Inactivation of Thrombin or Factor Xa 
 - Interaction
- LMWH selectively
Herpes Zoster Treatment
Acyclovir x 7-14 days
 - Age > 50
 - Severe rash or pain
 -
Herpes Zoster Treatment ... Acyclovir x 7-14 ... : No impact of acyclovir ... UTSWIMchief #Herpes #Zoster
Herpes Zoster Mandibularis - The lesions were scattered along the area that is innervated by the
Herpes Zoster Mandibularis ... diagnosis of herpes zoster ... Dermatology #Herpes #Zoster