HIV Flashcards
When is Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) diagnosed?
When CD4 count falls below 200 cells/mm3 or the patient develops an AIDS-defining condition.
How is AIDS infection spread? (hint: 5 ways)
1) blood
2) semen
3) vaginal secretions
4) rectal secretions
5) breast milk
When does the CDC recommend routine HIV screening? Who are considered High Risk?
At leasts once for all patients who are 13-64 years old. If a patient is high risk for infection, testing should be done at least annually.
High risk for infection are:
1) sharing drug-injection equipment (needles, syringes)
2) High-risk sexual behaviors: men who have sex with men, multiple sexual partners, sex with a person known to be infected or a history of sexually transmitted infections (syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea)
3) Hx of hepatitis or tuberculosis (TB) infection
How does Acute HIV infection present?
With non-specific flu-like symptoms that can last a few days to several weeks, including fear, myalgias, headache, lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph glands), pharyngitis and rash. Pts can become symptomatic after this initial phase but the virus is still replicating and capable of being transmitted.
When is the viral load high enough for HIV RNA and HIV p24 antigens to be detected with an initial HIV-1/HIV-2 antigen/antibody screening test?
Approximately 2 weeks post-infection the viral load is high enough.
Positive results should be confirmed with an antibody differentiation immunoassay with differentiates HIV-1 (most common subtype in the US) with HIV 2 antibodies. (can be detected in most people about 4 to 12 weeks after contracting disease but can take up to 6 months for some).
What is the In-Home HIV Test that is available OTC called?
OraQuick - provides immediate results (other OTC test kits require that a sample be sent to a lab). The upper and lower gums are swabbed with a test stick, put into a test tube containing liquid. After 20 minutes, test stick can be read.
Negative of OraQuick: tests should be used at least 3 months from exposure due to the lag in antibody production. testing sooner can cause a false negative result.
What is the major indicator of immune function and used to determine the need for OI prophylaxis?
CD4 count
What is the most important indicator of response to ART?
HIV viral load (how much HIV RNA is in the blood). High viral load can be due to medication non-adherence or drug resistance. The treatment goal is an undetectable HIV viral load.
What needs to be monitored or tested for when considering use of abacavir (Ziagen)?
HLA-B*5701 allele
What needs to be monitored or done if considering using maraviroc (Selzentry)?
tropism assay
What are the one-pill, once daily (single tablet regimens) recommended for patients who are treatment-naive adults? (3 options)
- Biktarvy (Bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide)
- Triumeq (Dolutegravir/abacavir/lamivudine)
- Dovato (dolutegravir/lamivudine)
What are the Two-pills (once daily for most) options for treatment-naive adults? (4 options)
- Tivicay + truvada
(dolutegravir + emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) - Tivicay + Descovy
(dolutegravir + emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide) - Isentress + Truvada
(raltegravir + emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) - Isentress + Descovy
(raltegravir + emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide)
(Isentress if twice daily; Isentress HD is 2 pills once daily)
What do most preferred regimens for treatment-naive adults contain?
Most preferred regimens contain 2 NRTIs and 1 INSTI (“teg”)
-Truvada (emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) OR Descovy (emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide) make up the NRTI backbone in most regimens.
Which NRTIs should not be used together since they are both cytosine analogs and are therefore antagonistic)?
Lamivudine and emtricitabine
When should one not use Dovato (1 NRTI and 1 INSTIs) in treatment naive patients? (clue: 3 reasons)
- When HIV RNA > 500,000 copies/mL
- Known hepatitis B virus (HBV) confection (or HBV status unknown)
OR - HIV genotypic testing not yet available
What should one do prior to starting Triumeq?
Test for the HLA-B*5701 allele before using. A positive result indicates a higher risk for a severe hypersensitivity reaction (HSR) and any abacavir-containing product is contraindicated.
When should Biktarvy, Triumeq, Dovato, Truvada, and Descovy not be used?
do not use if CrCl <30 mL/min
What is the alternative ART regimen that is PI-based (protease inhibitors, “navir’s”) (boosted with cobicistat or ritonavir)? (in addition to 2 NRTIs to serve as the “backbone”)
Darunavir (Prezista) or atazanavir (Reyataz)
What is the alternative ART regimen that is NNRTI based? (in addition to 2 NRTIs to serve as the “backbone”)
Efavirenz (Sustiva) or rilpivirine (Edurant)
What is the alternative ART regimen that is INSTI-based? (co-formulated in one pill)
Elvitegravir/cobicistat/TDF or TAF
I.e. Genvoya (elvitegravir/Cobicistat/TAF)
i.e. Stribild (elvitegravir/cobicistat/TDF/emtricitabine)
For the NRTI backbone for ALTERNATIVE ART regimens, what are the NRTI backbone options?
NRTI backbone (2 drugs, 1 from each row)
- TDF or TAF or abacavir PLUS
- emtricitabine or lamivudine
What is the brand name for abacavir and what class is it in?
Ziagen (NRTI)
What is the brand name for emtricitabine and what class is it in?
Emtriva (NRTI)
What is the brand name for lamivudine and what class is it in?
Epivir (NRTI)
What is the brand name for tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and what class is it in?
Viread (NRTI)
What is the brand name for tenofovir alafenamide, TAF?
Vemlidy (but that is a single agent only used for HBV); TAF is in combination products for HIV
What is the brand name for zidovudine and what class is it in?
Retrovir (NRTI)
True or False: NRTIs have a low barrier to resistance (i.e. resistance develops easily)
True
How can we remember the names of the NRTIs?
ZDS “loves” LATTE
zidovudine
didanosine
stavudine
lamivudine
abacavir
tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
tenofovir alafenamide
emtricitabine
What is the frequency of dosing for zidovudine (Retrovir)?
twice daily
What is the frequency of dosing for tenofovir (both formulations)?
once daily
What is the frequency of dosing for abacavir and lamivudine?
once daily and twice daily regimens
Which NRTIs should be dose decreased due to renal impairment?
All NRTIs, except abacavir (Ziagen)
How would you counsel TDF (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) oral powder?
- Mix with 2 to 4 ounces of soft food (applesauce, yogurt) to avoid bitter taste
- Do not use liquid
- Contains lactose
What NRTI is administered during labor and delivery in some with HIV RNA >1,000 copies/mL to protect the baby? What is the route of administration?
Zidovudine (Retrovir); administered IV
What is the warning for all NRTIs?
1) lactic acidosis
2) hepatomegaly with steatosis (fat build up in the liver)
3) boxed warnings for “ZDS” zidovudine, didanosine, stavudine
What are the common side effects with NRTIs?
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Increased LFTs
What is the HBV and HIV Confection Boxed Warnings?
Severe acute HBV exacerbation can occur if (LTE) lamivudine, tenofovir-containing products, and emtricitabine are discontinued (some NRTIs treat HBV)
When a patient is on abacavir (Ziagen) what should they always carry?
Patient must carry a medication card indicating that HSR (hypersensitivity reaction) is an emergency
(signs and symptoms: fever, rash, N/V/D, abdominal pain, fatigue, dyspnea, cough)
Never rechallenge if history of HSR
Other than the hypersensitivity reaction (HSR) concern with abacavir what is something else to be careful with?
Consider avoiding abacavir with cardiovascular disease due to a potential increase risk for MI.
What is a key feature or safety issue with emtricitabine? Counseling point.
Hyperpigmentation of the palms of the hands or soles of the feet.
What is the key feature and safety issue with tenofovir formulations (higher risk with TDF)? What would you counsel patients on?
- Renal impairment, including acute renal failure and Fanconi syndrome (renal tubular injury with hyperphosphatemia).
- Decrease dose with renal impairment and avoid other nephrotoxic drugs (i.e. NSAIDs)
- Decrease bone mineral density; consider calcium/vitamin D supplementation and DEXA scan if at risk
What is difference between TDF and TAF?
- Renal impairment (higher risk with TDF)
- TAF associated with higher risk of lipid abnormalities (monitor lipids if switching from TDF to TAF)
What is the concern with zidovudine?
- Hematologic toxicity (neutropenia and anemia ) increased MCV (mean corpuscular volume; measures the size of RBCs) is a sign of adherence
- Myopathy
What is the concern with didanosine and stavudine?
pancreatitis, peripheral neuropathy (can be irreversible)
What is the brand name that contains Bictegravir? What is the drug class of bictegravir?
- Biktarvy
- Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors
What is the brand name of cabotegravir?
- Vocabria (oral lead)
What is the brand name of dolutegravir?
Tivicay
What is the brand name that contains elvitegravir?
Elvitegravir only in combination drugs
1. Genvoya
2. Stribild
What is the brand name of raltegravir?
Isentress or Isentress HD
What is the MOA for Integrase Strand Transfer inhibitors (ISTIs)?
Block the INTEGRASE enzyme, preventing HIV DNA from INSERTING into the host cell DNA in STAGE 4 (integration) of the HIV life cycle
What is the perk of using a INSTI (integrate strand transfer inhibitors)?
INSTis have a higher barrier to resistance than NRTIs and NNRTIs
How can you remember which ones are the INSTIs?
The generic names end in “-tegravir”
Remember the common INSTIs with BRED
What is the frequency of use for 1. Biktarvy, 2. Stribild, 3. Genvoya, 4. Isentress HD, and 5. Tivicay?
Once daily
What is the frequency of use for Isentress and Tivicay if used on pts who are 1. treatment-experienced patients, 2. those with INSTI resistance or 3. the taking UGT1a1 or CYP3A4 inducers?
Twice daily
If a patient’s CrCl is <70 mL/min, what do we need to know in regards to INSTI (Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors) treatment?
do not start Stribild (elvitegravir combo)…may not be for the elvitegravir part since Genvoya is fine
If a patient’s CrCl is <50 mL/min, what do we need to know in regards to INSTI (Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor) treatment?
discontinue Stribild (elvitegravir combo).. may not be for the elvitegravir part since Genvoya is fine
If a patient’s CrCl is <30 mL/min what do we need to know in regards to INSTI (integrate strand transfer inhibitor) treatment?
do not start Biktarvy or Genvoya
When is cabotegravir PO (Vocabria) indicated?
indicated only for
1. lead-in treatment to assess tolerability prior to initiation of cabotegravir/rilpivirine (Cabenuva) injection OR
2. as a bridge therapy in patients who will miss a scheduled cabotegravir/rilpivirine injection for > 7 days
What are the side effects and warnings associated with bicetegravir (Biktarvy) and dolutegravir (Tivicay)?
increase SCr* (by inhibiting tubular secretions) with no effect on GFR
What are the side effects and warnings associated with raltegravir (Isentress, Isentress HD)?
increased CPK, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis
Creatine phosphokinase (CPK): is an enzyme (a protein that helps to elicit chemical changes in your body) found in your heart, brain, and skeletal muscles. When muscle tissue is damaged, CPK leaks into your blood. Therefore, high levels of CPK usually indicate some sort of stress or injury to your heart or other muscles
What is the main side effect or warning with elvitegravir?
(Genvoya and Stribild) Proteinuria
What are the main side effects and warnings associated with dolutegravir (Tivicay)?
- Hypersensitivity reaction (HSR) with severe rash and organ dysfunction
- Small risk of neural tube defects in women (though still a preferred drug for treatment of HIV during pregnancy)
- increased CPK (creatine phosphokinase), myalgia
What are the side effects that you counsel on for patients starting INSTIs (integrate strand transfer inhibitors)?
- headache
- insomnia
- diarrhea
- weight gain
- rare risk of depression and suicidal ideation in patients with pre-existing psychiatric conditions (except bictegravir)
In regards to DDIs how would you counsel someone who is on (BD) bictegravir (Biktarvy) or dolutegravir (Tivicay)?
dolutegravir (Tivicay) and bictegravir (Biktarvy) can be taken with oral calcium or iron IF ALSO TAKEN WITH FOOD
In regards to DDIs how would you counsel someone who is on raltegravir (Isentress)?
Dose separations with raltegravir may not be effective; AVOID POLYVALENT CATIONS IF POSSIBLE.
Counseling Cations and INSTIs
Take INSTIs 2 hours before or 6 hours after: aluminum, calcium, magnesium, and iron-containing products
What is the brand name and class of efavirenz?
Sustiva - non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs)
What is the brand name for rilpivirine and class?
Edurant - non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs)
What is the brand name for doravirine and class?
Pifeltro - non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs)
What is the brand name for etravirine and class?
Intelence - non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs)
What is the brand name for nevirapine and the class?
Viramune and Viramune XR - non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs)
What is the MOA for non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs)?
Non-competitively INHIBIT the REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE enzyme, preventing the conversion of HIV RNA to HIV DNA in STAGE 3 (reverse transcription) of the HIV life cycle
What is a con to using NNRTIs?
NNRTIs have a lower barrier to resistance than INSTIs or PIs
How can we remember which ones are NNRTIs?
- Generic names contain “-vir-“
- REDDEN
How would you counsel someone on how to take rilpivirine (Edurant)?
- Take with water
- and a Meal (do not substitute with protein drink)
- Requires acidic environment for absorption; do not use with PPIs and separate from H2RAs and antacids
How would you take efavirenz (Sustiva) or how would you counsel someone on Sustiva?
- Food increases bioavailability and risk for CNS effects
- Take ON AN EMPTY STOMACH QHS to decrease (and sleep through) CNS effects
What is a key feature to remember with NNRTI?
Use in ALTERNATIVE ART regimens (not first line in most patients) 1 NNRTI plus 2 NRTIs
What is the safety issue with NNRTIs?
- Hepatotoxicity
- Rash/severe rash, including SJS/TEN
What NNRTI has the highest risk of SJS/TEN?
Nevirapine (Viramune)
How would you counsel someone taking efavirenz (Sustiva)?
- Psychiatric symptoms (depression, suicidal thoughts)
- CNS effects (impaired concentration, abnormal dreams, confusion) generally resolve in 2 to 4 weeks
- increase total cholesterol and triglycerides