Exam 2 - Multiple Sclerosis Flashcards
What is thought to play a role in MS development? (2)
latitude and vitamin D
Explain clinically isolated syndrome (CIS)?
used to describe the first episode of MS neurologic symptoms lasting at least 24 hrs
What is the most common form of MS?
RRMS
What are treatments for acute exacerbation of MS? (3)
corticosteroids (methylprednisolone followed by prednisone), H2/PPI, monitor BG
What is the MOA of interferon betas?
suppress T-cell proliferation
Which medications are interferon beta-1as? (3)
Avonex, Rebif, Plegridy
What is the dosing and ROA for Avonex?
30 mcg IM qw
What is the dosing and ROA for Rebif?
22 or 44 mcg SQ tiw
What is the dosing and ROA for Plegridy?
complicated SQ eow
Which medications are interferon beta-1bs? (2)
Betaseron, Extavia
What is the dosing and ROA for interferon-1bs (Betaseron and Extavia)?
250 mg SQ qod
What are AEs for interferon betas? (2)
flu-like symptoms, injection site reactions
What is the MOA of glatiramer acetate?
alteration of T-cell activation and differentiation
Which medications are glatiramer acetate? (2)
Copaxone, Glatopa
What is the dosing and ROA for glatiramer acetate (Copaxone and Glatopa)?
20 mg qd or 30 mg tiw
What are AEs for glatiramer acetate? (2)
injection site reactions, heart attack symptoms
What is the MOA of natalizumab (Tysabri)?
antagonizes alpha-4 integrin of the adhesion molecule very-late activating antigen on leukocytes
What is the dosing and ROA for natalizumab (Tysabri)?
300 mg IV qiw (4 weeks)
What is a BBW of natalizumab (TysabrI)?
progressive multifocal leukoencaphalopathy (PML)
What is the MOA of alemtuzumab (Lemtrada)?
targets CD52 causing reduction of circulating T-cells
What are important counseling points for alemtuzumab (Lemtrada)?
must have already failed two or more medications for MS
What are AEs of alemtuzumab (Lemtrada)? (4)
thyroid disorders, infusion reactions, rash, dusgeusia
What is the MOA of ocrelizumab (Ocrevus)?
targets CD20 causing reduction of circulating B-cells
What is ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) also indicated for?
PPMS