Drugs-Induction Flashcards
rATG: mechanisms of T cell depletion
- Complement-dependent cytotoxicity
2. Opsonization / phagocytosis via macrophages
rATG: secondary effects besides T cell depletion
- Induction of B cell apoptosis
- Induction of Treg cells
- Modulation of adhesion molecules/cell trafficking
- Antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity
rATG is indicated for induction for which organs?
Kidney txp only
rATG - PI recommended dosing for induction
1.5 mg/kg x4 - 7 days
FIRST DOSE PRIOR TO REPERFUSION (reduce DGF)
rATG - PI recommended duration of infusion
1st dose: minimum of 6 hours
Subsequent doses: minimum 4 hours
rATG - PI recommended pre-medication
Corticosteroids, APAP, and/or an antihistamine 1 hour prior to each infusion
rATG - PI recommended dose modifications for WBC and platelet
WBC 2-3: 1/2 dose
WBC <2: Consider stopping
Plt 50-75: 1/2 dose
Plt <50: Consider stopping
rATG contraindications
History of allergy or anaphylactic reaction to rabbit proteins or to any product excipients, or who have active acute or chronic infections that contraindicate any additional immunosuppression
rATG - How supplied, reconstitution, BUD, Filter
Supplied: 10 mL vial with 25 mg lyophilized product
Reconstitute: 5mL SWFI
BUD: 24 hours @ RT
Filter: 0.22 micrometer
eATG is indicated for induction for which organs?
Kidney txp only
eATG - PI recommended dosing for induction
10-15 mg/kg daily x14d
eATG - PI recommended duration of infusion
At least 4 hours
eATG - How supplied, BUD, Filter
Supplied: 50 mg/mL concentrate
BUD: 24 hours @ RT
Filter: 0.2 to 1.0 micron
Alemtuzumab: Mechanism of depletion
Anti-CD52 monoclonal antibody (CD52 is a membrane glycoprotein on T cells, B cells, and innate cells)
- Complement-dependent cytotoxicity
- Antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity
- Induction of apoptosis
Alemtuzumab: indications in SOT
None