Exam 2: just fing do it man Flashcards
Co-morbidities with CF
-depression
-anxiety
-asthma
-acid reflux
-CF related diabetes
-sinus disease
What age range can Ivacaftor be used?
age > 4 months
what age range can lumcaftor/ivacanftor be used?
age > 2 yrs
what age range can tezacaftor/ivacaftor be used?
age > 6 yrs
what age range can elexacaftor/tezacaftor/Ivacaftor be used?
age > 6 yrs
Ivacaftor use in CF
MOA: facilitates opening of chloride channel (CFTR potentiator), mostly used in class 3 or 4 mutations
-indicated for pts aged > 4 months and >1 of 97 mutations
–> G55ID + R117H mutations
Tezacaftar + Ivacaftor use in CF
-Tezacaftor component fixes the defective CFTR protein so it can move to the proper place on the airway cells surface (CFTR corrector)
-indicated in pts age >6 y/o who have HOMO or HETERO genes copies of F508del
Lumacaftor/Ivacaftor use in CF
-lumacaftor component fixes the defective CFTR protein so it can move to its proper place (CFTR corrector)
-indicated for pts aged >2 yrs who have HOMO F580del mutations
Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor use in CF
-E & T component fix the defective CFTR protein so it can move to the proper place (CFTR correctors)
-indicated for pts aged > 6 y/o who have. at least 1 copy of the F508del mutation or 1 of 177 other mutations
**does NOT carry the limitations of T+I so it can be more widely used
Impact on the rate of decline of FEV1 with the use of the CFTR modulators
-acute PE rate was decreased with the use of each CFTR modulator
-showed decreased rate in the decline of lung funcction over a longer period of time therefore- these pts improved their health acutely + stayed healthier for longer
*take each modulator with fat containing meal
*dose reduction is required in moderate-severe hepatic function
CYP3A inhabitation (mod) DDI in CF
ex: erythromycin, fluconazole
I: once daily dose
T + E: QOD dosing
CYP3A inhibition (strong) DDI in CF
ex: clarithromycin, Itarconazole
I/T/E: twice weekly dosing
CYP3A induction DDI in CF
ex: rifampin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, st. John’s wort
AVOID use!
Complimentary therapy to aid in obstruction in CF
-can use physiotherapy (vest treatment)
-mucolytics: Dornase alfa
-hydrating agents: hypertonic saline
-bronchodilators: albuterol
Complimentary therapy to aid in infection in CF
-inhaled tobramycin
-inhaled aztreconam
-systemic antibiotics
-annual vaccinations (flu)
Complimentary therapy to aid in inflammation in CF
1: azithromycin
-high dose ibuprofen
Non-pharm tx for CF lung disease
**Physiotherapy: high frequency chest wall oscillation - used by 80% (others: postural drainage, positive expiratory pressure, oscillatory PEP and exercise)
**influenza vaccine is recommended for pts w/ CF, starting at age 6 months
Dornase alfa in CF tx
-25 mg inhalation 1-2 x daily (shows improvement in FEV1; decreased rates of APEs)
AEs: voice hoarseness and rash
–> recommended for all ages > 6
Hypertonic saline in CF tx
-7%
-pulls water into the airway, helps to decrease the thickness of the secretions, making them easier to expel
–> decreases rates of APEs
AEs: bronchospasm (mitigate w/ albuterol) –> recommend for chronic use in ages > 6
Bronchodilator use in CF TX
-used in ~ 90% of pts with CF
-some pts with CF also have an asthmatic component in which cases there may be a benefit observed with using albuterol
-may be utilized to improve deposition of inhaled medications
Azithromycin in CF tx
-most commonly used anti-inflammatory in CF
-most clear indication in pts > 6 y/o chronically infected w/ pseudomonas arginosa
-dosing is based on weight:
–> pts < 25 kg: 10mg/kg PO MWF
–> pts < 40 kg: 250mg PO MWF
–> Pts > 40 kg: 500 mg PO MWF
SEs: nausea, diarrhea, wheezing w/ some antibiotic resistance in smaller studies
inhaled antibiotics in CF tx
**systemic antibiotics should NOT be used for suppression therapy!
-provide high concentration directly to the site of infection, targets bacterial colonization to decrease the number of exacerbations & systemic absorption is generally minimal ( = good safety profile)
Inhaled tobramycin in CF tx
-TOBI: nebulizer, 300 mg inhaled BID: 28 days ON, 28 days OFF
-TOBI Podhaler, 112 mg: dry powder device, inhaled BID: 28 days ON and 28 days OFF (more preferred product, easier to use and faster)
SEs: voice alterations & tinnitis
Inhaled Aztreonam in CF tx
-Aztronam 75 mg: inhaled TID- 28 days ON, 28 days OFF
-nebulize solution: administered over ~2-3 mins using altera nebulizer
SEs: bronchospasm (pre-treat with SABA)
Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT)
-brand names: creaon, pancraeze, pertzye, ultresa, viokace, zenpep
-dosing is based on lipase component
-enternal feeding is useful for: children falling off the growth curve & adults not gaining/maintaining weight
Dosing for PERT *
Infants: 2000-5000 units per 120 ml of formula
Children < 4 y/o: 1000 units/kg with meals and 1/2 dose with snacks
Children > 4 y/o & adults: 400-500 units/kg with meals & 1/2 dose with snacks
-mean dose = 1800-1950 units/kg/meal
Decrease dose of PERT when:
-pt on high doses with good effects
-pt having side effects
Increase dose of PERT when:
-poor weight gain
-pt experiencing bloating, inc # of fatty stools
Empiric dosing for Vits in CF *
ADEK
-age < 12 months: 1 ml po qd
-age 1-3yrs: 2 ml PO ad
-age 4-10 yrs: 1 tab PO qd
-age > 10: 2 tab PO QD
Vitamin D dosing in CF
-age 1-11: D3 1000 IU QD
-age > 11 y/o: D3 2000 IU QD
if after 3 months level < 30 ng/L:
-age < 5: D3 50,000 IU MFW x 1 month
-age > 5 y/o: D3 50,000 QD x 1 monht
other vitamins to consider in CF
-vit K (supp during IV antibiotic tx): phytonadione 5 mg PO twice weekly
-ferrous sulfate
-poor weight gain? zinc sulfate: 1 mg/kg/day divided BID
Symptoms of acute worsening of CF
-cough
-increased sputum production
-SOB
-chest pain
-loss of appetite
-weight loss
-lung function decline
Treatment of acute CF
-INCREASE vest tx, dornsae alfa, hypertonic saline and bronchodilator
CF exacerbation w/ hx of MSSA (NO PA)
anti-staphyloccal penicillin/cephalosporin
CF exacerbation w/ hx of MSSA AND PA
double PA coverage: aminoglycosides + cefepime
CF exacerbation w/ hx of MRSA (no PA)
vancomycin or Linezolid
CF exacerbation w/ hx of MRSA AND PA
double PA coverage: aminoglycoside + B-lactam (ceftazidine)
Aminoglycosides goal peak and trough
peak: 10-12
trough: < 15
-draw serum initially and then every 3-7 days after dosing regimen
Vancomycin trough
10-20
drug related risk factors for developing drug-induced pulmonary disease
-dose or administration rate
-treatment duration
-oxygen therapy
-radiation therapy
-cumulative dose
patient related factors for developing drug-induced pulmonary disease
-age (extremes)
-RA or pre-exsiting lung disease
-impaired renal/hepatic function
-genetics
drug-induced interstitial pneumonitis/fibrosis
*most common one
-onset: can be acute or chronic
-symptoms: nonproductive cough, sudden onset of dyspnea, fever, rash, eosinophilia (chronic: slowly progressing breathlessness, decreased physical activity)
-PE: crackles on expiration + clubbing
-chest CT will show fibrosis
antimicrobials that can cause DIP/F
-nitrofurantoin: occurs due to an imbalance of oxidant/anti-oxidant
-presents as acute eosinophilic pneumonia or chronically as pulmonary fibrosis
-can show up 8 months to 16 years after use
Antineoplastic agents that can cause DIP/F
**bleomycin
-busulfan
-carmustine
-cyclophosphamide
-gemcitabine
Bleomycin in DIP/F
-cytokine
-inflammatory cells & free O2 radical induction
-presents weeks to months, can progress to fibrosis
Aminodarone as agent that can cause DIP/F**
-via direct toxic effect –> SUPER common
-can happen 4 weeks - 6 yrs
-dose dependent: yes, smaller doses over year (> 2 yrs) or larger doses over shorter time frames (~ 400 mg/day for > 2 months)
-age > 60: 3x increase in risk of toxicity for each subsequent decade
Treatment of DIILD: immunotherapy check point inhibitors: grade 1
-consider holding med + reassessing medication in 1-2 weeks
Treatment of DIILD: immunotherapy check point inhibitors: grade 2
hold meds
-give prednisone/methylpred 1-2 mg/kg/day –> treat until grade 1 & taper over 4-6 weeks
No improvement? treat as grade 3
Treatment of DIILD: immunotherapy check point inhibitors: grade 3,4
-PERMANANT D/C
-methylpred 1-2 mg/kg/day - taper over 4-6 weeks
No improvement? Infiximab, IVIG, or MMF
Treatment of DIILD: MTORI’s: grade 2
-dose reduce or hold meds
-prednisone 0.75-1 mg/kg/day
Treatment of DIILD: MTORI’s: grade 3
-hold medication
-prednisone 0.75 - 1 mg/kg/day
Treatment of DIILD: MTORI’s: grade 4
-PERMANENTLY D/C med
-prednisone 0.75-1 mg/kg/day
Treatment of DIILD: Bleomycin
Prednisone 0.75 mg/kg/day for 4-6 weeks, then taper
Prevention: do chest xray q 1-2 weeks, and DLCO monthly
Treatment of DIILD: Carmustine
Prednisone 60 mg PO BID then 30 mg PO daily then taper by 10 mg po weekly then 5 mg PO weekly
Treatment of DIILD: Aminodarone
Prednisone 0.5mg-1 mg/kg/day - continue for several months to up to a year
Prevention: baseline spirometry, DLCO, chest xray then q 3-6 months if clinically indicated
BOOP
-acute inflammatory response in lung
-nonproductive cough, dyspnea, bilateral crackles, occasionally a fever & rash
BOOP: medications that can cause & tx
Meds: minocycloine, nitrofurantoin, bleomycin, aminodarone, sulfazalaine, carbamazepine, cocaine
tx: D/C agent, possible to add steroids
Eosinophilic Pneumonias
-infiltration of pulmonary intersistium w/ eosinophilia, drug or toxin mediated
-dry cough, dyspnea, chest pain, fever, BL ground glass opacities
Eosinophilic Pneumonias: medications that can cause & TX
Meds: daptomycin, nitrofurantoin, minocycline, mesalamine, sulfasalazine
tx: acute- treat with steriods, chronic is not as common
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
-immediate is more common –> can lead to asthma exacerbations
-symptoms: urticaria, angioedema, rhinitis, dyspnea,
-chest xray: localized or bilateral alveolar infiltrates
meds involved: NSAIDs, methotrexate
-tx: d/c agent, ANTIHISTAMINES + possibly steroids