Exam 5: HIV/AIDS Flashcards
As a general rule, combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) consists of what?
two to three active agents from at least two classese
HIV target cell
gp120 binds to CD4 receptors on T cells, macrophages, and dendritic cells
How does HIV replication in humans?
Infected CD4 cells are impaired from normal functions, and used for viral replication
Routes of transmission for HIV
- Exposure of mucous membranes or damaged tissue to infected body fluids
- Blood stream exposure to infected body fluids
- Mother to child
Infected body fluids in HIV
blood, semen, pre-seminal fluid, rectal fluid, vaginal secretions, breast milk
What is HIV not found in
Urine, feces, sweat, tears
most common mucous membrane transmission
sexual transmission
Stages of HIV infection
- Acute retroviral syndrome
- Chronic HIV infection (asymptomatic)
- AIDS (symptomatic)
When does acute retroviral syndrome occur
In 40-90% of persons w/in 2-6 weeks after initial infection with HIV
acute retroviral syndrome symptoms
non specific flu like
acute retroviral syndrome viral load
Upper limit of detection (>10,000,000 copies/mL)
What happens in chronic HIV infection
antibodies developed against HIV reduce (but do not contain) virus in the serum
chronic HIV infection viral load
Viral set point reached 3-6 months after initial infection
chronic HIV infection symptoms
generally asymptomatic
AIDS viral load
Profound immunosuppression with CD4 <200 cells/mm3
1st laboratory marker for HIV
HIV RNA (plasma) Detectable 10 days after infection
Laboratory marker for days 14-20 post infection
HIV-1 p24 antigen
Transiently detectable b/c antibodies begin to bind to p24 antigen and form immune complexes
What laboratory makers detect IgM
3rd and 4th gen immunoassay
expressed 10-13 days after HIV RNA is detectable
which generation of immunoassays have viral detection
4th gen
Rapid testing for HIV
OraQuick: uses oral fluid OTC
If reactive: seek provider for confirmatory testing
Use of CD4 T lymphocyte cell count for HIV surrogate markers
Primary marker of immunocompetence to use before initiation of therapy
What are lower levels of CD4 indicative of
more compromised immune system
Use of HIV RNA PCR for HIV surrogate markers
Used to assess the effectiveness of therapy
Stage 1 HIV CD4 count
> 500
Stage 2 HIV CD4 count
200-499
Stage 3 HIV CD4 count
< 200 or OI diagnosis
Stage 1 HIV CD4 percent
> 26
Stage 2 HIV CD4 percent
14-25
Stage 3 HIV CD4 percent
<14
NRTIs MOA
synthetic purine and pyrimidine analogues which results in elongation termination of growing proviral DNA chain
NRTIs AE
mitochondrial toxicity and lactic acidosis with or without hepatomegaly and hepatic steatosis
NRTIs precautions and interactions
Require dose adjustment in renal insufficiency
Few clinically significant drug interactions
NNRTIs MOA
bind to an allosteric site of the reverse transcriptase enzyme reducing functionality
NNRTIs AE
Rash
NNRTIs precautions and interactions
caution in hepatic impairment
CYP interactions
High-level resistance develops easily and quickly
PIs MOA
inhibit the action of the viral protease preventing the assembly, maturation, and release of new virions
PIs AE
GI intolerance (N/V and diarrhea), insulin resistance, and lipodystrophy
PIs precautions and interactions
Many are not recommended in severe hepatic impairment
Many drug interactions
Greater pill burden
HIV Boosting Drugs
Ritonavir and cobicistat
Ritonavir and cobicistat MOA
incredibly potent inhibitors of CYP3A4
Ritonavir and cobicistat use
used at low concentrations as a PK enhancer to “boost” the concentrations of other ARVs
ritonavir boosting dose
100-200mg qd-bid
cobicistat boosting dose
150mg daily
INSTIs MOA
inhibits HIV integrase, preventing the proviral DNA integration into the host cell genome
INSTIs AE
weight gain
Attachement inhibitor MOA
bind to gp120 on the surface of HIV, blocking attachment to the CD4 T-cell co receptor
Post-attachment MOA
Binds to domain D2 of the CD4 t-cell co-receptor and interrupts the post-attachment steps required for entry of HIV into the host cell
CCR5 antagonist MOA
binds to ccr5 on the cd4 cell surface, blocks the binding of gp120, and prevents entry of HIV into the host cell
Fusion inhibitor MOA
binds to gp41 and prevents the fusion and entry of HIV into the CD4 cell
Goals of HIV therapy
- maximally and durably suppress plasma HIV RNA to below the lower level of detection of the assay (AKA undetectable)
- Restore and preserve immunologic function
3 Reduce HIV-associated morbidity and prolong the duration and quality of survival - Prevent transmission
Benefits of HIV therapy
- Reduces HIV-related morbidity and mortality
- Reduces transmission of HIV
- Suppresses viremia
Limitations of HIV therapy
- Not curative
- Interruptions in therapy have serious consequences
- Must be continued indefinitely (lifelong)
Issues with interruptions in therapy
- Rebound viremia (risk of resistance)
- Worsening of immune function
- Increased morbidity and mortality
When to start ART therapy in HIV
ART is recommended for all HIV-infected persons, regardless of CD4 count and should be initiated immediately (or ASAP) after diagnosis
What therapy is not recommended for initial therapy in HIV
monotherapy and most dual ART drug combinations
Recommended initial therapy in HIV
Two NRTIs in combo with a third active ARV from one of three drug classes
- INSTI
- NNRTI
- PI boosted with a PK enhancer
INSTI + 2 NRTIs initial regimens for most people with HIV
- bictegravir/TAF/emtricitabine
- dolutegravir/abacavir/lamivudine
- dolutegravir + TAF or TDF + emtricitabine or lamivudine
INSTI + 1 NRTI initial regimens for most people with HIV
Dolutegravir/lamivudine
Measuring ART therapy gold standard
No gold standard: monitor viral load and patient self-report
Boosted PIs drug interaction principles
strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
which PI is not an inhibitor of 3A4
tipranavir
NNRTIs drug interaction principles
CYP3A4 induces
which NNRTIs are not CYP3A4 inducers
Rilpivirine and doravirine- only substrates
INSTIs drug interaction principles
UGT1A1 substates and have fewer clinically significant drug interactions
Which two ARTs are substrates of 3A4
maraviroc
fostemsavir
which ART is CI w/ PPIs
rilpivirine
which ARTs have its level reduced by acid reduceers
atazanavir
rilpivirine
which ART should never be given with Al or Mg
raltegravir
INSTIs and antacids relationship
separate the two by 6 hours
BZDs and ART relationship
With PIs and cobicistat, preferred benzos are lorazepam, oxazepam, and temazepam