Exam 5 Flashcards
Number 1 on website for Pharmacogenomics
CPIC
Pathogens can exist as
Bacteria
Viruses
Fungi
Parasites
When discussing the patient and antimicrobial agent, what else must be taken into consideration?
Pathogen
Goals of Pharmacogenomics in ID
Ensure optimal dosing to achieve desired drug concentrations at the site of infection
Avoid drug toxicity due to supratherapeutic dosing
HLA-B is responsible for
Presenting peptides to immune cells and plays a critical role in normal immune recognition of pathogens
A variant allele, HLA-B*57:01 is associated with
Increased risk of hypersensitivity reaction to the anti-HIV drug ABACAVIR
*Abacavir is NOT recommended
Guideline for Efavirenz is based on what P450 CYP?
CYP2B6
Efavirenz - 2B6 -> 8-hydroxyefavirenz (inactive) -2B6-> 8,14 dihydroxyefavirenz (inactive)
Efavirenz -2B6-> 7-hydroxyefavirenz (inactive)
WITHOUT CYP2B6 or with CYP2B6 variant allele, Efavirenz will stay active
- With Variant CYP2B6 516 G>T
- Leads to increased EFV concentrations and CNS toxicity
- EFV dose reductions may benefit patients with 516 G>T
Normal Efavirenz symptoms
CNS Toxicity which leads to
Poor Quality of Life
Decreased Adherence
Treatment Discontinuation
Symptoms begins within 1 to 2 days after initiation and may resolve within 2 to 4 weeks of continued therapy.
Atazanavir INHIBITS
UGT1A1
UGT1A1 28/28 is a significant risk factor for
Severe Hyperbilirubinemia among patients taking atazanavir
Voriconazole is metabolized by
CYP2C19
*17 in CYP2C19 represents poor metabolizer or ultrarapid?
Ultrarapid
In Adults take Voriconazole and is a CYP2C19 ultrarapid, rapid, or poor metabolizer, should you consider an alternative agent?
Yes
In Pediatrics taking Voriconazole and is a CYP2C19 Ultrarapid or poor metabolizer, should an alternative agent be considered?
Yes