IBD Therapeutics Flashcards
What are the ASAs for IBD
sulfasalazine, mesalamine
What steroids are used for IBD
local and systemic
what are the immunomodulators used for IBD
azathioprine, mercaptopurine, cyclosporine, methotrexate
what are the anti-tnf-a agents used in IBD
infliximab, adalimumab, certolizumab, golimumab
what are the other anti inflammatory agents for IBD
natalizumab, vedolizumab, ustekinumab
what is the active component of sulfasalzine
5-ASA
exerts actions locally
mesalamine is absorbed where in the GI
rapidly absorbed in small intestine but not colon
formulations of mesalamine
topical
suppository
oral
ADRs of sulfasalazine
N/V, headache, anorexia, rash, anemia, hypersensitivity
what is the major DDI with sulfasalazine
antiplatelet/anticoag/NSAIDs all may increase bleeding risk
ADRs of mesalamine
more tolerated than sulfasalazine
N/V, headache, diarrhea, rash
DDI with mesalamine
antiplatelet/anticoag/nsaids all may increase bleeding risk
PPI, H2RA, antacids could all influence release of drug
Budesonide class and MOA
corticosteroids and anti inflammatory
what is the budesonide formulation for IBD
PO in CR formulation
how long can you use corticosteroids in IBD
8-16 weeks
what are the DDIs with budesonide
CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, grape fruit juice)
what are the ADRs of all corticosteroids
short term: hyperglycemia, gastritis, mood changes, increased BP
long term: aseptic necrosis, cataracts, obesity, growth failure, HPA suppression, osteoporosis
what other corticosteroids besides budesonide can be used for IBD
oral prednisone or prednisolone
IV methylprednisolone or hydrocortisone
can be used for disease flares or induction of remission
when to use azathioprine (AZA) and mercaptopurine (MP, 6-MP)
Reserved for patients who fail 5-ASA or pts who are refractory to/dependent on steroids
can you use AZA or MP for induction?
no but it can maintain remission
can you use AZA/MP with other drugs
yes
when can you see the benefit of AZA/MP
weeks to months
What are the ADRs of AZA and 6-MP
N/V/D, anorexia, stomatitis
bone marrow suppression
hepatotoxicity
fever, rash, arthralgia, pancreatitis
what is the monitoring for AZA/MP
TMPT must be taken prior to start
CBC
LFTs
when to use cyclosporine
inducing remission in patients with refractory IBD
not an option for long term use
ADRs of cyclosporine
nephrotoxicity
neurotoxicity
HTN, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia
GI upset, hirsutism
monitoring of cyclosporine
BP, BUN/SCr, LFTs, trough concentration
what are the DDIs with cyclosporine
increase conc: azoles, anti-fungals, macrolide antibiotics, CCBs, grapefruit
decrease conc: phenytoin, rifampin
When to use methotrexate
crohn’s disease for maintenance
what are the ADRs of methotrexate
bone marrow suppression (add folic acid)
N/V/D, stomatitis, mucositis
cirrhosis, hepatitis, fibrosis
hypersensitivity pneumonitis
derm effects
teratogenic (need contraception)
when is methotrexate contraindicated
pregnancy
pleural effusions
chronic liver disease
immunodeficiency
blood issues
ClCr < 40 ml/min
monitoring for methotrexate
CXR
CBC
SCr
LTFs