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Entry inhibitors en Enfuvirtide
Attach to Gp41 unit of viral envelop prevent conformational
changes required for cellular fusion
Other anti-viral Drugs
Fomivirsen
FOM Bind to mRNA of CMV Block initial step of protein
synthesis
Injected IV for treatment of CMV retinitis
Etravirin
Newest drug effective against HIV resistant strains
Nevirapine
Metabolized by cyp3A4
Nevirapin N Neonates Prevent vertical transmission of HIV
when given in single dose to mother at the onset of the labour
Anti-Influenza Drugs
1) Amantadine and Rimetadine
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Pharmacology Mnemonics and Short Notes By Muhammad Ramzan Ul Rehman