chapter 45- Immunosuppression Flashcards
what drugs have the mechanism of action of inhibitor of IMPDH, the rate limiting enzyme in formation of guanosine
Mycophenolic acid, mycophenolate, mofetil, mycophenolate sodium
what is the clinical application of mycophenolic acid
solid organ transplantation, lupus nephritis, rheumatoid arthritis, pemphigus
what are the adverse effects of mycophenolic acid
HTN, peripheral edema, GI hemorrhage, leukopenia, myelosuppression
what cells does mycophenolic acid ac on
primarily on lymphocytes
what should you avoid concurrent admin of with use of mycophenolate mofetil
iron because it markedly reduces its bioavailability
what is the clinical application of leflunomide
rheumatoid arthritis
what are common adverse effects seen with leflunomide
interstitial lung disease, alopecia, diarrhea, rash
what is a contraindication for leflunomide use
pregnancy
what can be administered if you need rapid removal of leflunomide
cholestyramine
what does leflunomide inhibit
dihydroorate dehydrogenase (DHOD)
what does the leflunomide lead to the inhibition of
pyrimidine synthesis
what is the clinical application of cyclosporine
keratoconjunctivitis (topical)
what is the mechanism of action of cyclosporine
binds to cyclophilin, the resulting complex inhibits the phosphatase activity of calcineurin (involved in T cell activation)
what interleukin does cyclosporine inhibition the production of
IL-2
what drug can increase serum levels of cyclosporine
danazol and other androgens
what can reduce serum cyclosporine level
Rifampin and St Jonns wort
what are some adverse effects seen with cyclosporine
nephrotoxicity, HTN, neurotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, gingival hyperplasia, hirsutism
what is a contraindication of topical cyclosporine use
active ocular infection
what is the clinical application of tacrolimus
organ transplantation, atopic dermatitis
what are some adverse effects with tacrolimus
nephrotoxicity, prolonged QT interval, lymphoma, alopecia, headache
what is a contraindication for tacrolimus use
hypersensitivity to hydrogenated castor oil
what is the mechanism of action of tacrolimus
binds to FK-binding protein (FKBP), which inhibits calcineurin
what markedly reduces serum levels of tacrolimus
St. John’s Wort
what is the clinical application of sirolimus
prophylaxis for renal transplant rejection; CAD (cardiac stents)
what is the clinical application of everolimus
renal cell carcinoma; CAD (cardiac stents)
what are some adverse effects of sirolimus/everolimus use
thrombocytopenia, thrombotic microangiopathy, hyperlipidemia
what is the mechanism of action of sirolimus/everolimus
inhibition mTOR
what is the mechanism of action of etanercept
soluble TNF receptor dimer
what is the clinical application of etanercept
rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis
what must people undergo screening for before using etanercept
TB
what are contraindications for etanercept use
sepsis, HF
what is the mechanism of action of infliximab
monoclonal anti-TNF antibodies
what monoclonal anti-TNF antibody can be used to treat juvenile idiopathic arthritis
adalimmumab
what monoclonal anti-TNF antibody can be used to treat ulcerative colitis
infliximab
what is the major difference between infliximab, adalimumab/golumumab, and certolizumab
inf is a partially humanized mouse antibody against human TNF-alpha; adal/gol are fully human IgG antibodies against TNF-alpha; cert is a pegylated anti-TNF-alpha antibody fragment
what is the mechanism of action of ustekinumab
human IgG monoclonal antibody that binds the p40 protein subunit shared by Il-12 and IL-23
what is the clinical application of ustekinumab
plaque psoriasis