GI Agents: IBS, IBD Flashcards
IBD stands for what?
Inflammatory bowel disease
IBS stands for what?
Irritable bowel syndrome
Two conditions of IBD?
CD: Crohn’s, UC: Ulcerative colitis
IBS-C stands for what?
IBS w/ consipation
IBS-D stands for what?
IBS w/ diarrhea
Crohn’s disease affects which part of the GI tract?
Any part of the GI tract (mouth to anus)
*Most often: portion of SI before LI/colon
Ulcerative colitis affects which part of the GI tract?
LI (colon) and rectum
Non-pharm tx for IBD?
Nutrition, Surgery
Nutrition recommendations for IBD?
-Eliminate foods that exacerbate disease sx (pt. specific, do not restrict wide range w/o evidence)
-Enteral nutrition if possible
-Parenteral nutrition only when bowel rest needed
-Probiotics studied
What can enteral nutrition help facilitate?
Remission induction
Conditions that can require parenteral nutrition?
failed enteral, perf, vomiting, short bowel synd., severe stenosis
Probiotics contain what bacteria?
Non-patho E. coli, bifidobacteria, lactobacilli, S. thermophilus
Colectomy rate for UC?
0.55-20% (wide range)
*can be curative
10 year cumulative risk of surgery for CD?
40-50%
Indications for surgery for IBD?
Complications (fistulas), Uncontrolled disease even w/ max therapy, Long standing disease (8-10 yrs), Prophylactic measure against colon cancer
Surgery in CD cases results in what?
High rates of recurrence
First line tx for mild-severe UC?
Mesalamine (aminosalicylates)
aka 5-ASA’s
Are 5-ASA’s effective for CD tx?
Less effective, can be trialed for mild-mod disease
Absorption of 5-ASA’s?
Rapidly/completely in SI, poorly in colon
Drug formulations of Mesalamine are designed for what?
Delivery to the affected areas of the GI tract/prevent premature absorption
Mesalamine products differ by what?
Areas of bowel where drug is released & Frequency of dosing
Mesalamines and pregnancy?
Fetal malformations not observed
Common ADR’s of Mesalamines?
N/V, headache
Formulation and site of action of Sulfasalazine?
IR & enteric coated tabs
Act @ colon
Formulation and site of action of Rowasa (Mesalamine)?
Enema
Acts @ Rectum-distal colon
Formulation and site of action of Canasa (Mesalamine)?
Suppository
Acts @ Rectum
Formulation and site of action of Asacol (Mesalamine)?
Coated in pH resin (dissolves at pH 6-7 in distal ileum/colon)
Acts @ Rectum-Ileum
Formulation and site of action of Pentasa (Mesalamine)?
Timed-release microgranules in SI
Acts @ Rectum-Jejunum
**widest distribution of action
Formulation and site of action of Lialda (Mesalamine)?
Coated in pH resin (dissolves in colon)
Acts @ Colon
Formulation and site of action of Apriso (Mesalamine)?
Coated in pH resin (dissolves at pH 6-7 in distal ileum/colon)
Acts @ Colon
Formulation and site of action of Balsalazide?
Azo compound
Acts @ Colon
Formulation and site of action of Olsalazine?
Azo compound
Acts @ Colon
Avoid what med w/ sulfa allergy?
Sulfasalazine
Composition of Sulfasalazine?
Sulfonamide moiety (sulfapyridine) and Mesalamine (5-ASA) joined by diazo bond (reduced absorption w/ PO) in same molecule
First line tx for UC and CD?
Sulfasalazine
Pregnancy w/ Sulfasalazine?
Folate supplement recommended w/ use d/t sulfa component
Common ADR’s of Sulfasalazine?
N/V, headaches, rash, anemias
Severe ADR’s of Sulfasalazine?
Hepatotoxicity, thrombocytopenia, nephrolithiasis
Use of corticosteroids in acute to mod-severe UC and CD?
Induce remission
ROAs for corticosteroids in IBD?
PO, PR, IV
Common ADRs of corticosteroids for IBD?
Hyperglycemia, infections, electrolyte disturbances
Long-term ADRs of corticosteroids for IBD?
Osteoporosis, HTN, myopathy, dyslipidemia, adrenal (HPA axis) suppression
Use of corticosteroids w/ pregnancy?
Ok for acute flares, avoid maintenance therapy
**Prednisone preferred
**Avoid Dexamethasone
Budesonide (corticosteroid) use for IBD?
PO controlled release for terminal ileum or colon depending on product
Extensive first-pass metabolism of Budesonide minimizes what?
Systemic exposure (designed for longer term use/less side effects)
Immunomodulator meds for IBD?
Azathioprine, Mercaptopurine, Methotrexate, Cyclosporine
Indication for Immunomodulator meds for IBD?
Patients who:
-fail 5-ASA tx
-refractory or dependent on corticosteroids
Immunmodulators can be used as preferred therapy along w/ which meds for mild-mod CD in the terminal ileum/ascending colon?
Prednisone or Budesonide
Immunmodulators can be used in conjunction w/ what meds for IBD?
Mesalamine derivatives, Corticosteroids, TNF-a agonsists
How long should immunmodulators be used in IBD before benefits are observed?
Extended periods of time (a few weeks - 12 months)
Long-term use of immunmodulators for IBD may be associated w/ risk of developing what?
Significant adverse effects such as infection and lymphoma
Azathioprine (AZA)/Mercaptopurine (6-MP) is what kind of drug?
Immunosuppressant
AZA is a prodrug of what?
6-MP
In patients with TPMT polymorphisms, tx with AZA/6-CMP may require what?
30-70% dose reduction
*genotype or phenotype testing recommended prior to tx
AZA/CMP with pregnancy?
Used commonly in IBD without detriment
**continue if current therapy is stable, don’t start as new drug if patient is already pregnant
Common ADRs of AZA/6-CMP?
Rash, arthralgia, malaise, nausea, infection
Severe ADRs of AZA/6-CMP?
Bone marrow suppression, pancreatitis, liver dysfunction
*Monitor LFTs,CBC
Methotrexate indications?
Reserved for refractory moderate-severe CD (not used as 1st line for induction)
Mechanism of methotrexate?
Antifolate/immunosuppressive agent
Methotrexate use w/ pregnancy?
KNOWN ABORTIFACIENT (former category X)
**STOP 3 MONTHS PRIOR TO PREGNANCY
Common ADRs of Methotrexate?
N/V, photosensitivity, rash
Severe/long-term ADRs of Methotrexate?
Bone marrow suppression, pancreatitis, hepatitis, pulmonary fibrosis
Short term benefit of Cyclosporine (Neoral)?
Treatment of acute, severe/fulminant UC to avoid colectomy in pts who fail corticosteroids
MOA of Cyclosporine (Neoral)?
Calcineurin inhibitor/immunosuppressant
Cyclosporine (Neoral) use with pregnancy?
Has been used in pregnant pts w/ success, an option for pts w/ severe disease
Are biologics safe in pregnancy?
Generally OK to use
Anti-TNF alpha biologics for IBD?
Adalimumab, Certolizumab, Infliximab, Golimumab
Anti-TNF alpha biologics MOA?
Monoclonal antibodies that bind to endogenous TNF alpha blocks activity
Recommended screening for Anti-TNF alpha biologics for IBD prior to therapy?
HBV, HCV, Varicella, HIV, TB
*avoid reactivation of dormant virus w/ suppression of immune system
Use Anti-TNF alpha biologics for IBD with caution in patients with what?
Heart failure
Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor biologics for IBD?
Tofacitinib, Upadacitinib
MOA of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor biologics?
Inhibit signalling pathway for enzymes that stimulate hematopoiesis & immune cell function (dec. inflammatory markers)
IL-21 and IL-23 inhibitor biologic therapy med for IBD?
Ustekinumab