Buzzwords 2 Flashcards
MOA - bind cyclophilin, inhibit calcineurin -> prevent IL-2 transcription -> block T-cell activation
Cyclosporine
MOA
MOA - bind FK506 binding protein (FKBP), inhibit calcineurin -> prevent IL-2 transcription -> block T-cell activation
Tacrolimus (FK506)
MOA
MOA - binds FKBP, inhibits mTOR -> prevent
response to IL-2 -> block T-cell activation and B-cell differentiation
Sirolimus (rapamycin)
MOA
Compare the AE of cyclosporin, tacrolimus, and sirolimus.
Cyclosporine and tacrolimus both cause nephrotoxicity. Sirolimus does NOT.
Cyclosporine causes gingival hyperplasia and hirsutism. Tacrolimus does NOT.
Which drug is synergistic with Cyclosporine?
Sirolimus
Synergistic with what drug?
MOA - Ab against IL-2 receptor
Basiliximab
MOA
MOA - reversible inhibition of IMP dehydrogenase -> prevents purine synthesis in B and T cells
Mycophenolate mofetil
MOA
Immunosuppressant associated with invasive CMV infection
Mycophenolate mofetil
Unique association
MOA of corticosteroids
Inhibit NFKB (pro-inflammatory transcription factor) -> suppress both B and T cell function by decreasing transcription of cytokines; also induces T cell apoptosis
What recombinant cytokine may be used to treat anemia, especially in renal failure?
EPO
Epoietin alfa (EPO analog)
What recombinant cytokines may be used to treat leukopenia and recovery granulocyte and monocyte counts?
Colony stimulating factors
Filgrastim (G-CSF) and Sargramostim (GM-CSF)
What recombinant cytokines may be used to treat AI thrombocytopenia?
Thrombopoietin
Romiplostim (TPO analog)
Eltrombopag (TPO receptor antagonist)
Name of recombinant IL-2?
Aldesleukin
Uses of IL-2?
RCC, metastatic melanoma
Uses of IFN-alpha?
Chronic hepatitis C (not first line) and B, RCC
Use of IFN-beta?
MS
Rx - CGD?
IFN-gamma
Alemtuzumab - target?
CD52
Bevacizumab - target?
VEGF
Cetuximab - target?
EGFR
Rituximab - target?
CD20
Trastuzumab - target?
HER2
Adalimumab - target?
Soluble TNF-alpha
Certolizumab - target?
Soluble TNF-alpha
Golimumab - target?
Soluble TNF-alpha
Infliximab - target?
Soluble TNF-alpha
Daclizumab - target?
CD25 (part of IL-2 receptor)
Eculizumab - target?
C5 (complement)
Natalizumab - target?
Alpha-4-integrin (plays a role in WBC adhesion)
Ustekinumab - target?
IL-12/IL-23
Abciximab - target?
GP 2b/3a
Denosumab - target?
RANKL
Digoxin immune Fab - target?
Digoxin
Omalizumab - target?
IgE
Palivizumab - target?
RSV F protein
Important use of bevacizumab?
Colorectal cancer
also RCC, non-small cell lung cancer, neovascular-related eye problems
Important use of cetuximab?
Stage IV colorectal cancer
also head and neck cancer
Important uses of trastuzumab?
Breast cancer and gastric cancer
Why does it make sense that rituximab is used for cancers like B-cell NH lymphoma and CLL?
Anti-CD20 (found on B cells)
How is etanercept different from soluble TNF-alpha antibodies?
It is a decoy TNF-alpha receptor, not a monoclonal Ab
Important use of daclizumab?
Relapsing MS
Important use of eculizumab?
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
Antiplatelet agent for prevention of ischemic complications in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention?
Abciximab (anti-GP2b3a)
Important use of Denosumab?
Osteoporosis (inhibits osteoclast maturation by mimicking OPG)
Important use of Omalizumab?
Refractory allergic asthma (prevents IgE binding to Fc-E-receptor)
Important use for Palivizumab?
RSV prophylaxis for high-risk infants
Which two immunosuppressants are specifically used to prevent KIDNEY transplant rejection?
Sirolimus
Basiliximab
Med used instead of aspirin to avoid Reye syndrome in children with a viral infection?
Acetaminophen
Aspirin toxicity - early vs. late effects on pH?
Early - respiratory alkalosis
Late - mixed metabolic acidosis-respiratory alkalosis
MOA - reversibly inhibits dihydroorotate dehydrogenase, preventing pyrimidine synthesis -> suppress T-cell proliferation
Leflunomide
MOA - bisphosphonates?
Pyrophosphate analogs that bind hydroxyapatite in bone, inhibiting osteoclast activity
AE - esophagitis (if taken orally, patient should sit upright for 30 minutes)
Bisphosphonates
AE - osteonecrosis of the jaw
Bisphosphonates