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IBD Flashcards

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What is comprised in IBD

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UC: mucosal inflammatory condition confined to rectum and colon
Crohn’s: transmural inflammation of GI tract, mouth to anus

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What causes IBD

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Combo of infectious, genetic, environmental, and immunologic

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Pharm Tx for IBD involves

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anti-inflammatories
1. Aminosalicylates (Sulfasalazine, Mesalamine)
2. Corticosteroids (prednisone, budesonide)
(Also Tx with abx, immunosuppressives, biologics, and anti-integrins)

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What are Sx of UC

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rectal bleeding 
abd ttp 
Continuous distribution 
rectal involvement 
crypt abscesses
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What are Sx of Crohn’s

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Fever, malaise 
rectal bleeding 
abd pain 
abd mass 
fistulas
aphthous ulcers 
discontinuous distribution 
ileal involvement 
strictures 
transmural 
granulomas 
linear clefts 
cobblestoning
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Drugs that are less effective but with fewer ADE

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Budesonide
Topical steroids
Antibiotics
5-aminosalicylates

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Agents that are most effective but with a lot of ADE

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Natalizumab
Cyclosporine
TNF antagonists
IV corticosteroids

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What happens to aminosalicylates in the body

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Sulfasalazine: converted to mesalamine in the colon
Asacol: Release is delayed until terminal ileum and cecum, then released as a bolus in right colon

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What constitutes mild (low risk) Crohn’s

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No/Mild Sx 
Nl/mils elevation of CRP
Diagnosed 30+ 
Limited distribution 
No prior resections 
No strictures
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How do you treat mild, low risk crohn’s

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Budesonide to induce remission

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What are the Aminosalicylates (5-ASA)

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Azo compounds: Sulfasalazine, Olsalazine, Balsalazide

Mesalamine

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What is the significance of Azo compounds

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The structure reduces absorption from small intestine

In the terminal ileum and colon, bacteria cleave the azo bond and release active 5-ASA

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What are the formulations of Mesalamine

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Pentasa: timed release microgranules throughout small intestine
Asacol/Apriso: Coating dissolves at pH 6-7; distal ileum and proximal colon
Lialda: Dissolves in pH of colon. Slow release throughout colon
Rowasa: enema
Canasa: Suppository

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What is the site of action of the IBD drugs

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Jejunum: Pentasa
Ileum: Asacol, Lialda
Proximal colon: Sulfasalazine, Balsalazide
Rectum: Rowasa, Canasa

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What is the PK of IBD drugs

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Absorption of 5-ASA from colon is very low
Absorbed 5-ASA undergoes N-Acetylation in the gut and liver and is converted to a metabolite that is not anti-inflammatory
That metabolite is excreted by kidneys

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What is the MOA of 5-ASA

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Modulates inflammatory mediators derived from COX and LOX pathways
Interferes with production of inflammatory cytokines (NF-Kb)
Inhibit cell fxn of NK cells, lymphocytes, macrophages
Scavenge reactive oxygen metabolites

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How does 5-ASA work in UC and Crohn’s

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UC: Induce and maintain remission

Crohn’s: efficacy unproven, used mainly for mild-mod involving colon or distal ileum

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What is first lint Tx for mild-mod UC

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5-ASA!!!

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Efficacy of 5-ASA depends on

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achieving high drug concentration at site of active disease

  • Rowasa and Canasa good for dz confined to rectum or distal colon
  • azo compounds and mesalamine for dz in proximal colon
  • pentasa, asacol, lialda for dz involving small bowel
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What are ADE of Sulfasalazine

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nausea 
vomiting 
HA 
rash 
hepatotoxicity, nephritis 
-monitor folate, CBC, LFT, SrCr, BUN 
*Has more ADE than others bc it is a fast acetylator
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What are ADE of Olsalazine

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secretory diarrhea

-monitor oligospermia (reverses on drug d/c)

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What are ADE of Mesalamine

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N/V
Headache
High dose: Interstitial nephritis

23
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How do glucocorticoids work in IBD

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Inhibit inflammatory cytokines (TNF, IL1) and chemokines (IL8)
Reduce expression of inflammatory cell adhesion
Inhibit gene transcription of NO synthase, phospholipase A2, COX2, and NF-Kb

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What is the MC steroid used in IBD

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Prednisone and prednisolone

Oral, QD

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What are other steroids used in IBD

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Hydrocortisone: maximize colon effects, minimize systemic absorption. Topical Tx in rectum and sigmoid
Budesonide: prednisolone synthetic analog. rapid first pass hepatic metabolism (low oral bioavailability) (entocort, uceris- PO forms in US)

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What is Entocort

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Controlled release budesonide released thru distal ileum and colon
PO

27
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What are steroids used for

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mod-severe active IBD- a flare! NOT to maintain remission (need 5-ASA or biologics for that)
Higher doses are NOT more effective, just more ADE
After response (1-2 weeks), slowly taper
If very ill, can give IV
If involving rectum or sigmoid colon, rectally administered preferred

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ADE of corticosteroids are

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hyperglycemia 
dyslipidemia 
osteoporosis 
HTN 
acne 
edema 
infection 
myopathy 
psychosis 
-Monitor BP, fasting lipids, glucose, vit. D, bone density
29
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What are the pruine analogs

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Azathioprine (more bioavailable!)- converted to 6-MP
6-Mercaptopurine
-They are anti-metabolites with immunosuppressive properties

30
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What ahppens to 6-MP in the body

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Biotransformed via competing catabolic enzymes; Xanthine oxidase, Thiopurine methyltransferase

31
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What should you not give Xanthine oxidase with

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Allopurinol (XO inhibitor)- so you get double XO inhibition

Increases active 6-thioguanine nucleotides= severe leukopenia

32
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What is the PK of purine analogs

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Half life <2 hours

Takes 17 weeks before therapeutic benefit or oral purine analogs

33
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What are clinical uses of purine analogs

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Induce and maintain remission of UC and Crohn’s after 3-6 months of Tx
Allow reduction and elimination of steroids in most pts

34
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What are ADE of purine analogs

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N/V
bone marrow depression (anemia, low plt, wbc)
hepatic toxicity (monitor CBC, LFT)
hypersensitivity to azathioprine (fever, rash, pancreatitis, diarrhea, hepatitis
Increased risk of lymphoma

35
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Can purine analogs be used in pregnancy

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CAN cross placenta but many women used during pregnancy and teratogenicity is small

36
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How can Abx influence the course of IBD

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Decrease bacteria and fungi in gut/lumen
Alter composition of mictobiota
Decrease bacterial tissue invasion and Tc microabscess
Decrease bacterial translocation and systemic dissemination

37
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How does Methotrexate work

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Inhibit dihydrofolate reductase enzyme (needed to make thymidine and purines)
Can interfere with inflammatory actions of IL
Can stimulate increased release of adenosine, and apoptosis/death of active T lymphocytes

38
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What disorders does methotrexate treat

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Crohn’s
RA
Cancer
-oral (50% bioavailable), subQ, IM (appx 100% bioavailable)

39
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Clinically, methotrexate is used to

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induce and maintain remission in crohn’s (1x wk subQ)- if effective after 8-12 weeks, can reduce dose

40
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ADE of high dose methotrexate are

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bone marrow depression
megaloblastic anemia
alopecia
mucositis
-reduce the dose! and reduce risk of ADE with FOLATE*
-permanent peripheral neuropathy if used for prolonged periods

41
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Other ADE of methotrexate are

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if w/ psoriasis: hepatic damage

hepatic accumulation and toxicity if w/ renal insufficiency

42
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How do anti-TNF agents work in IBD

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Dysregulate helper T cella type 1 (Th1) response and regulatory T cells

43
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Wha are the biologic actions of TNF

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release proinflammtory cytokines from macrophages
Activate and proliferate T cells
Up regulate adhesion molecules (leukocyte migration)
Stimulate hepatic acute phase reactants

44
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What anti-TNF (TNF MAB’s) are approved for use in Crohn’s

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Infliximab 
Adalimumab 
Certolizumab 
Natalizumab 
Vedolizumab 
(golimumab, Inflixi, adalim, and Vedo in UC)
45
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How do anti-TNF work

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Bind soluble and membrane bound TNF
prevent cytokine from binding to receptors
Cause reverse signaling that suppresses cytokine release
-Inflix/Adalim/Golim: Fc portion promotes Ab mediated apoptosis. Also complement activation, and cytotoxicity to T lymphocytes and macrophages
Certo: No Fc portion= no apoptosis

46
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What are the clinical uses of anti-TNF

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Acute and chornic mod-severe Crohn’s not responsive to Tx

1/3 of pts eventually lose response (may be 2/2 development of Abs to TNF Ab (Abs to the Abs; ATA)

47
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What are ADE of anti-TNF

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*Infection! 2/2 supprssion of T helper cells (Th1)- sepsis, TB, invasive fungal, reactivation of Hep B or latent TB
-Increased risk if also on steroids
Less serious: URI (sinusitis, bronchitis, PNA), cellulitis
*Delayed serum sickness-like Rxn: myalgia, arthralgia, jaw tightness, fever, rash, urticaria, edema
+ANA and anti-ds DNA
Lupus like syndrome (goes away w/ drug d/c)
Hepatic reactions, demyelinating d/o, hematologic d/o, new or worse CHF, psoriatic skin rash, lymphoma

48
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What does concomitant use of anti-TNF and immunomodulators do

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increase risk of lymphoma

49
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What makes the likelihood of developing antibodies to antibodies while using anti-TNF

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Using immunomodulators like 6-MP or methotrexate

50
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What are Integrins

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Adhesion molecules on the surface of leukocytes
interact with selectins, adhesion molecules on vascular endothelium
Allow leukocytes to adhere to vascular endothelium and move thru vessels into tissue

51
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What is Natalizumab

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Anti-integrin; IgG4 MAB that blocks integrins and prevents migration into surrounding tissues

52
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What is Natalizumab used for

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Mod-severe crohn’s who fail Tx

CArefully restricted program

53
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ADE of Natalizumab are

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Acute infusion reaction
Opportunistic infections
-Monitor brain MRI, mental status, PMI

54
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What is Vedolizumab

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Similar to natalizumab but:
Selectively blocks the gut (NOT brain)
Prevents JC virus (more selective)
Can be used in crohn’s ad UC

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