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==Background== |
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*Acyclic nucleoside phosphonate that competes with cytosine nucleotides to inhibit viral DNA polymerase |
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*Cytosine nucleotide analogue that inhibits DNA polymerase in [[human herpesviruses]] |
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*Major adverse effect is [[Adverse drug reaction::irreversible renal tubular necrosis]], which may be prevented by [[probenecid]] |
*Major adverse effect is [[Adverse drug reaction::irreversible renal tubular necrosis]], which may be prevented by [[probenecid]] |
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Revision as of 17:55, 11 September 2020
Background
- Acyclic nucleoside phosphonate that competes with cytosine nucleotides to inhibit viral DNA polymerase
- Indications: Adenovirus, CMV after solid organ transplantation, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes simplex virus
Spectrum of Activity
- Active against essentially all DNA viruses, including polyomaviruses (BK virus, JC virus), human papillomavirus, adenovirus, all of the human herpesviruses, poxviruses (including monkeypox virus and variola virus)
- Not active against hepatitis B virus or RNA viruses
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
- Unlike ganciclovir, it does not need phosphorylation by UL97
Dosing
- Should be given with probenecid 2 g IV prior to each dose
Safety
- Major adverse effect is irreversible renal tubular necrosis, which may be prevented by probenecid
