Heme/Onc Flashcards
Drug class for iron
Hematinic
MoA for iron
supplement
Indications of iron
iron deficiency
SE/ADRs for iron
N/V/D
constipation, abd cramps
black stools
anaphylaxis
Contra-indications for iron
hemochromatosis, anaphylaxis, hemolytic anemia
Dx-Dx for iron
antacids, phenytoin
quinolone & tetracycline abxs bind Fe
monitoring for iron
serum ferritin
transferrin saturation
Hgb
reticulocytes
Drug class for deferoxamine
iron chelator
indications for deferoxamine
excessive serum iron levels
MoA for deferoxamine
chelates iron from hemosiderin, ferritin, transferrin (not from hemoglobin or cytochromes)
SE/ADRs for deferoxamine
fever, leg cramps tachy, hypotension allergic drug runs 'pulmonary syndrome' neurotoxicity
Drug class for Cyanacobalamin B12
vitamin
MoA for cyanacobalamin B12
rate limiting cofactor in conversion of folate to active form & DNA synthesis
indications for cyanacobalamin B12
B12 deficiency (megaloblastic anemia, peripheral neuropathy, depression, CVD)
SE/ADRs for cyanacobalamin B12
painful by injection site
Dx-Dx for cyanacobalamin B12
long term acid suppression therapy
metformin (can inhibit B12 absorption), phenytoin
monitoring for cyanacobalamin B12
[B12, folate] serum
MMA levels, homocysteine levels
Drug class for folic acid
nutritional
MoA for folic acid
cofactor in DNA synthesis
indications fo folic acid
folate deficiency (megaloblastic anemia, prevention of neural tube defects, CVD)
SE/ADRs for folic acid
bronchospasms, flushing, pruritis (rare)
Contra-indications for folic acid
hypersensitivity
Dx-Dx for folic acid
- phenobarbitol, phenytoin, primidone levels decreased by folic acid
- phenytoin, trimethoprim, methotrexate deplete folic acid levels
monitoring for folic acid
serum folic acid
RBC folate level
Drug class for epoetin alfa
erythrocyte-stimulating agent
MoA for epoetin alfa
stimulates erythroid proliferation & differentiation; induces release of reticulocytes
indications for epoetin alfa
low RBC secondary to ESRD, HIV, antineoplastic therapy, RA
SE/ADRs for epoetin alfa
secondary impact on iron deficiency, clotting
hypertensions, thrombosis, seizures
What disease should we think about using Epoetin alfa (Epogin) for?
Chronic kidney disease
Drug class for filgrastim
myeloid growth factor: G-CSF
MoA for filgrastim
- stimulates proliferation & differentiation of myeloid cells
- increase phagocytic capacity & prolongs survival of mature neutrophils
- mobilizes peripheral neutrophils
indications for filgrastim
neutropenia secondary to chemotherapy
SE/ADRs for filgrastim
fever, petechiae, bone pain
splenomegaly
What is the major cause for people stopping iron supplementation?
GI complications
Which form has the most elemental iron in it?
FeSO4
Why don’t you want to give Epogin with Hgb levels over 11?
increased risk for blood clots, MI, and strokes
How long does it take to completely correct & replete iron stores? But when will you see effects of iron supplementation?
3-6 months for complete restoration
see increase in 2-3 weeks
Drug class for unfractionated heparin
indirect thrombin inhibitors
MoA for unfractionated heparin
accelerates degradation of XA & thrombin (Ila)
indications for unfractionated heparin
thrombotic disorders
SE/ADRs for unfractionated heparin
bleeding, allergic rxn, alopecia
long term: osteoporosis; HIT (after 7 days); skin necrosis
Contra-indications for unfractionated heparin
prior HIT, pre-existing severe thrombocytopenia, intra-cranial bleeding
Dx-Dx for unfractionated heparin
other anticoagulants
tNSAIDs
NTG decreases effectiveness
monitoring for unfractionated heparin
aPTT, platelet counts
H&H
fecal occult blood
Why can’t unfractionated heparin lyse an established clot?
it has no fibrinolytic activity
Drug class for low-molecular-weight heparin (lmwh enoxaparin)
indirect thrombin inhibitors
MoA for low-molecular-weight heparin
increases degradation of Xa
indications for low-molecular-weight heparin
acute coronary syndrome, DVT (prevention & treatment)
SE/ADRs for low-molecular-weight heparin
- injection site hematoma, fever, increased AST/ALT
- bleeding
- hypersensitivity rxn
Contra-indications for low-molecular-weight heparin
- active major bleeding
- hypersensitivity to pork, heparin
- thrombocytopenia
monitoring for low-molecular-weight heparin
platelet count, CrCl
How is low-molecular-weight heparin eliminated?
renally
Drug class for fondaparinux
indirect thrombin inhibitors
MoA for fondaparinux
accelerates factor Xa degradation
Indications for fondaparinux
- DVT prophylaxis
- TX acute PE/DVT without PE
SE/ADRs for fondaparinux
- moderate thrombocytopenia
- bleeding, rash
- fever, nausea
- anemia, edema