Corticosteroids, AED, GI (+ very few Abx) Flashcards
What class of drug is caffeine
Methylxanthine
What kind of effect does caffeine have on dogs
Mild CNS stimulation, moderate bronchodilation
What class of drug is theophylline?
Methylxanthine
What effect does theophylline have
Bronchodilator
What is a side effect of methylxanthines (give examples)
CNS overstimulation (caffeine, theophylline)
What are cortocosteroids
Group of natural and synthetic substances mimicing the actions of cortisol
What actions are therapeutic used of cortocosteroids base on
Glucocorticoids (rather than mineralocorticoids)
What group of drugs causes anti-inflammation, imuunosuppression, metabolic changes, electrolyte balance and cardiovascular homeostasis?
cortocosteroids
Name the physio effects of cortocosteroids
anti-inflammation, imuunosuppression, metabolic changes, electrolyte balance and cardiovascular homeostasis
What are the effects of low, medium and high doses of cortocosteroids
Low - replacement Rx for adrenal insufficiency Medium- antiinflammatory High- immunosuppression
What is the most widely used class of drugs in veterinary medicine
cortocosteroids (and over used!)
What causes a delayed response in corticosteroids
Takes hours due to requirement of protein synthesis
What drug class will treat addisions disease
cortocosteroids
Describe the HPA
CNS stimulation signals they hypothalamus which releases CRH to the pituitary gland, which releases ACTH to adrenal gland, which produces cortisol. Cortisol has negative feedback onpititary and hypothalamus production of hormones
What can treat hyperactivation of the HPA axis
Trilostant (vetoryl) inhibits enzyme in the adrenal cortex to decrease cortisol synthesis
What are the paths of glucocorticoid actions
- genomic response to alter protein synthesis (slow- medium) 2/3 - non-genomic response to receptors in cytosol and on membrane
Describe the effects of glucocorticoids on carbohydrate metabolism
Increased glyconeogenesis and decreased cellular glucose use leading to hyperglycemia
Describe the effects of glucocorticoids on protein
Catabolism - amino acids sent to gluconeogenesis- protein loss from bone can cause osteoporosis, thnning of skin, delayed healing, muscle wasting
Describe the effects of glucocorticoids on fatty acid
Mobilizatioon from adipose
How do corticosteroids affect the inflammatory cascade
At high doses, decrease of enzyme activity, leukocyte infiltration and vasoactive/chemotactic factors leading to block of cascade
Describe the effects of glucocorticoids on electrolytes
Na retention, loss of K and Ca, decreased ADH leads to PUPD
Why should glucocorticoids be withdrawn slowly
HPAA suppression due to exogenous
What are the side effects of glucocorticoids (name 7)
Protein catabolism HPAA suppression Immunosuppression GI ulceration due to loss of GI protectant Diabetes Hypothryoidism Electrolyte imblance
Name the chemistry changes that are from glucocorticoids (4)
Glucosuria, increased cholesterol, decreased potassium, decreased thyroid
Do glucocorticoids treat cushings or addisons
Treat Addisons (hypo)- can push into iatrogenic Cushings (hyper)
What are the contraindications for glucocorticoids
Pre-existing bacterial/fungal/viral infections, pregnancy, diabetes (causes insulin resistance), renal disease/heart failure (due to fluid overload), young animals and GI ulcers
What are the four classes of glucocorticoids
A- short acting B- intermediate C- long acting D- not defined
What class of glucocorticoids does prednisone fall into?
A- short acting
What class of glucocorticoids does dexamethasone fall into?
C- long acting
What are the routes of glucocorticoid use
Topica, inhaled, oral, systemic
What is the elimination route of glucocorticoids
Hepatic
What effect does the moiety of corticosteroids have?
Side chains/esters delay metabolism and enhance duration of metabolism
Describe the pharmacodynamics of corticosteroids. What can affect this
PD does not match PKinetics - bio actions are longer lasting than their levels in plasma (different plasma and biologic half time). Different ester or free alcohol additions can change the biological half life
What determines the effect duration of corticosteroids
Ester form used
Describe effects of ester solubility on corticosteroids
highly soluble esters allow fast absorption (minutes to hours) moderately insoluble esters absorb over days to weeks poorly soluble esters absorb over weeks to months
What is the most widely used corticosteroid agent across species
Dexamethasone
What is the duration of dexamethason
Long acting
What is the main activity of dexamethasone
Glucocorticoid (little mineralo)
What is the benefit of corticosteroids that display primarily glucocorticoid actions
Less effect on fluid balance
What are the additional side effects of dexamethasone
Colonic perforation and laminitis in horses
What are the routes of administration of dexamethasone
PO, IM, IV, topical/ophtho
What is a synthetic drug which has more mineralocorticoid activity than other sythetic agents of the same type
Prednisone/solone
Describe the difference between pred/prednisolone
Prednisone is converted to prednisolone in the liver
Why would one Rx -P’solone over pred?
P’solone is easier on the liver (cats and horses especially)
Which animals are recommended to use P’‘solone over pred?
Horses and cats
Fat cats vs skinny cats- prednisone vs ‘solone
Fat cats ok to give prednosone
What corticosteroid can be given to a cat with liver and heart failure and why
methyl-prednisolone- devoid of mineralocorticoid activity and -solone easier on liver
What are the UFVH formulary warnings for prednisone
Do not use in animals with severe bacterial or fungal infections
What are the UFVH formulary warnings for dexamethasone
May cause laminitis in horses, GI bleeding or colonic perforation
What are the UFVH formulary warnings for prednisolone
Do not use in animals with corneal ulceration
What change in dose is necessary in corticosteroids in stressed animals
Dose may need to be increased as body would normally increase
What is the dose for prednisone anti-inflammatory
1 mg/kg/day
What is the dose for dexamethasone
1/7th prednisone - (1 mg/kg/day)/7
After what duration of time should corticosteroids be slowly withdrawn
After more than 1-2 weeks of use
What methods can be used to prevent gastric ulceration
Buffer stomach acid, inhibit receptors or inhibit H/K ATPase
What are the advantages and drawbacks of antacids
Inexpensive but frequent administration needed, can cause diarrhea (magnesium/maalox) or alkylosis (sodium bicarbonate)
Name a drug interaction for antacids
Enrofloxacin
What kind of Rx is famotidine
H2 inhibitor - prevent gastric ulceration
What kind of Rx is ranitidine
H2 inhibitor - prevent gastric ulceration, + prokinetic *think ran through the gut (zantac)
What kind of Rx is omeprazole
PPI- H/K ATPase (proton pump) inhibitors - prevent gastric ulceration
What common cautions are there with H2 inhibitors preventing gastric ulceration
Liver, +/- competition for p450 enzymes
How frequently should ranitidine be given
BID
How frequently should famotidine be given
BID
What side effects does ranitidine have?
Slight interference with p450 in the liver
What side effects does famotidine have
Liver complications but no interference with p450
*What replacement drug could be given in place of famotidine or ranitidine in liver failure patients
Nizatidine - no interference with p450
What kind of drugs are omeprazole, pantoprazole, lansoprazole
PPI (H/K ATPase) - to prevent gastric ulceration
What is the mechanism of PPI drugs
Reacts with active ATPase to inhibit H/K Pump
How should PPI drugs be given
Give 30 minute before meal, give in intact capsule or tablet with bicarbonate because they interact with gastric acid
What kind of drug is omeprazole
PPI- to prevent gastric ulceration
Which PPI can be given IV
pantoprazole
Which H2 inhibitor can be given IV
Famotidine
Which PPI is ok to split tablets?
Omeprazole
What is an advantage of Lansoprazole
Formulated with HCO3 as an oral liquid for dogs
What is an advantage of pantoprazole?
Can be given IV in anorexic patients
What kind of drug is mistoprostol
PGE1 (prostaglandin) analog - to prevent gastric ulceration
What drug is best in response to NSAID toxicity
Mistoprostol (wont help with hemorrhage from prednisone)
What are the effects of mistoprostol
Mimics prostaglandins Low dose- stimulates blood flow High dose- antacid
What is a side effect of mistoprostol
Can induce labor or abortion (PGE1 analog gastric ulcer preventative)
What kind of drug is sucralfate
Mucosal coating chelating and complexing agent to prevent gastric ulcer
Describe the mechanism of action of sucralfate
Prodrug which is converted by acid into a sugar polymer that coats stomach lesions and works as an antacid
What interactions are reported with sucralfate
Aluminum inhibits enrofloxacin so it should be given 1-2 hours before or more than 6 hours after sucralfate is given