ID exam 4 Flashcards
Abacavir MOA
inhibits the activity of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase by competing with the natural substrate leading to chain termination
Abacavir DDIs
co admin with ethanol
Abacavir ADE
hypersensitivity syndrome
maculopapular rash
respiratory
Lamivudine MOA
inhibits reverse transcriptase competitively and acts as a chain terminator of viral DNA synthesis
Lamivudine DDIs
co admin with sorbitol
Lamivudine ADRs
headache, nausea, malaise
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate MOA
competitive inhibitor of viral reverse transcriptase and chain termination
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate ADME
low protein binding
take with high fat food
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate DDI
Didanosine
Atazanavir
Lopinavir/ritonavir
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate ADR
rash, diarrhea, headache, pain, nausea
Emtricitabine MOA
inhibit HIV-reverse transcriptase and chain terminates
Emtricitabine ADME
low protein bound
Emtricitabine DDIs
CYP3A4 and many others
Emtricitabine ADEs
hyperpigmentation of skin
Tenofovir Alafenamide MOA
competitive inhibitor of viral reverse transcriptase and cause chain termination
Tenofovir Alafenamide ADME
high protein bound
hydrolyzed within cells
uncleaved prodrug
Tenofovir Alafenamide ADRs
headache, ab pain, fatigue, cough, nausea, back pain
Zidovudine MOA
inhibit reverse transcriptase via chain termination
Zidovudine ADME
hepatic glucuronidation
Zidovudine DDIs
ganciclovir
doxorubicin
ribavirin
Zidovudine ADE
myalgia, bone marrow suppression, myopathy
Etravirine MOA
non-competitive inhibitor of reverse transcriptase
Etravirine AMDE
high protein bound
administer following a meal
Etravirine DDIs
CYP3A4
Etravirine ADR
rash
peripheral neuropathy
Rilpivirine MOA
non-competitive inhibitor of reverse transcriptase
Rilpivirine DDI
do not co admin with other NNRRIs
CYP3A4
Rilpivirine ADR
depression, insomnia, headache, rash
QT prolongation
Doravirine MOA
non-competitive inhibitor of reverse transcriptase
Doravirine ADE
nausea, dizziness, headache, fatigue, diarrhea, ab pain, abnormal dreams
Ritonavir MOA
prvent proteolytic cleavage of HIV polypeptides and maturation of viral particles
Ritonavir ADME
high protein bound
rapid absorption
Ritonavir DDIs
midazolam, triazolam, fentanyl, ergot derivatives
Ritonavir ADRs
GI, neurologic disorders, rash, fatigue
Atazanavir MOA
prevent proteolytic cleavage of HIV precursor polypeptides and maturation of viral particles
Atazanavir DDIs
PPIs
Atazanavir ADRs
GI, insomnia, peripheral neurologic symptoms, myalgia, depression, fever
Darunavir MOA
prevent proteolytic cleavage of HIV precursor polypeptides and maturation of viral particles
Darunavir ADME
high protein bound
Darunavir ADR
GI, headahce, ab pain
Raltegravir MOA
inhibit viral integrase enzyme blocking viral DNA into host genome
Raltegravir DDI
rifampin
Raltegravir ADE
insomnia, headache, nausea, asthenia, fatigue
Elvitegravir MOA
inhibit viral integrase enzyme blocking viral DNA into host genome
Elvitegravir ADME
high protein bound
Elvitegravir DDI
protease inhibitors
ritonavir
Elvitegravir ADRs
N/D
Dolutegravir MOA
inhibit integrase enzyme by binding to amino acids in active site and block strand of transfer step
Dolutegravir ADME
high protein bound
UGT1A1 metabolization
Dolutegravir DDIs
metabolic inducers
2 hours before or 6 hours after cations
Dolutegravir ADRs
insomnia and headache
Bictegravir MOA
targets HIV integrase and prevents strand transfer activity and integration of provirus into host genome
Bictegravir ADME
not for severe hepatic impairment
Bictegravir DDIs
rifampin
antacids
Bictegravir ADRs
lactic acidosis, liver problems, new or worsening kidney problems
Cabotegravir MOA
integrase strand transfer inhibitor
Cabotegravir ADME
IM slow absorption
high protein bound
Cabotegravir DDIs
other antiretroviral HIV meds
UGT1A1 or 1A9 inducers
-rifampicin, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital
Cabenuva
Cabotegravir ADRs
IM: inj site rxn, headache, fever
Oral: headache, hot
both: depressive, insomnia, rash
Cobicistat MOA
inhibit P450 3A4
Cobicistat ADME
high protein bound
Cobicistat DDI
CYP3A4, CYP2D6
Cobicistat DDIs
atazanavir causes jaundice and rash
Lenacapavir MOA
interfere with essential steps in viral replication by binding between viral capsid protein subunits and hexamers
Lenacapavir ADME
sub q: long absorption
high protein bound
Lenacapavir DDI
p-gp, UGT1A1
Lenacapavir ADR
itching, swelling, redness, pain, hardened skin, small mass/lumps at injection site
Enduvirtide MOA
disrupt gp41 rendering it incapable of mediating membrane fusion to allow viral entry into host cell
Enduvirtide ADME
sub q inj
high protein bound
undergoes catabolism
Enduvirtide DDI
lots of CYPs
ritonavir, rifampin
Enduvirtide ADR
inj site rxn
pneumonia
hypersensitivity rxn
respiratory, nephritis, guillain-barre syndrome
Maraviroc MOA
block HIV outer envelope binding of gp120 to CCR5
Maraviroc DDIs
CYP3A4 and Pgp
Maraviroc ADRs
pyrexia, upper rti, rash, musculoskeletal, ab pain, dizziness
Ibalizumab MOA
block HIV from binding to CCR5 and CXCR4 on CD4 cells
Ibalizumab ADME
need loading dose
Ibalizumab ADR
diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, rash
Fostemsavir MOA
dephosphorylated product that binds directly to gp120 and inhibits viral interaction with CD4 receptors
Fostemsavir ADME
hydrolysis, oxidation, and UGT
Fostemsavir DDIs
temsavir increase plasma concentration of grazoprevir and voxilaprevir
rifampin
Fostemsavir ADR
n/v/d
ab pain
dyspepsia
fatigue
sleep disturbance
immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome
PrEP
TDF, FTC
TAF, FTC (M, TGF only)
Cabotegravir (IM q8w)
Lenacapavir
capsid inhibitor
purpose-1 (cis-women)
purpose-2 (MSM and trans-women)
sq 6 months
PrEP indications
All sexually active adults and adolescents should be informed about PrEP
For sexually active adults and adolescents
Goal of therapy for HIV
reduce acquisition of HIV infection with resulting morbidity, mortality and cost to individuals and society
What to monitor every 3 months for PrEP
HIV and HIV RNA test
sign/symptoms
pregnancy test
STI testing
What to monitor every 6 months for PrEP
renal toxicities
STI testing
What to monitor every 12 months for PrEP
Cr/CrCl
Follow up and monitoring for cabotegravir IM 1 month and 2 months
1: HIV, HIV RNA, signs, administer CAB
2: HIV, HIV RNA, signs, administer CAB
Follow up and monitoring for cabotegravir IM 4, 6, 12 months
4: STI
6: STI
12: evaluate need for PrEP
PEP HIV treatment
ART to prevent HIV infection after a potential exposure
medical emergency
HIV - baseline, 4-6 wk, 3 months
Pregnancy test for women
Who to consider for PEP
HIV-negative or HIV status unknown within the last 72 hours
May have a known or known exposure to HIV through:
-sex/sexual assalt
-shared needles
-occupational exposure
Therapy for PEP
TDF/FTC 1 tab daily + raltegravir 400 mg twice daily
TDF/FTC 1 tab daily + dolutegravir 50 daily
Opportunistic Infections (OIs) main cause
Main cause of mortality in HIV and patients
Prophylaxis and HAART led to decrease incidence
What are OIs
CD4 count surrogate marker for risk
PCP rare at CD4 200-250
MAC rare at CD4 >50
When to start therapy in HAART-naive patient with acute OI
lead to immune reconstitution syndrome
affect adherence or absorption of meds
may hold off
OI pathogens
Influenced by degree of immunosuppression and potentially environment
OIs may be more likely in HIV immuno-suppressed vs. those w/ transplants, SCID
OI pathogens
Pneumocystis jirovecii
M. tuberculosis
Mycobacterium-avium Complex (MAC)
Toxoplasma gondii
Cryptococcus neoformans
Histoplasma capsulatum
Candida
OI viral pathogens
Varicella zoster virus
Cytomegalovirus
Hep B and Hep C
Herpes simplex virus
Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia (PCP) clinical presentation
Usually insidious and subacute presentation
Fever
Dyspnea
Tachypnea +/- rales or rhonchi
Non-productive or mildly productive cough
PCP diagnosis
CD4
CXR (bilateral, florid, subtle infiltrates)
ABG (abnormal PaO2)
Culture
Elevated LDH
PCP treatment
may worsen before it improves
If worsening after 4 days or lack of improvement after 7-10 days = reassess or change therapy
PCP monitoring
ADR
ABG
Labs
PCP treatment drugs
TMP/SMX (IV,PO) 15-20 mg/kg/d tid
Alternatives
-pentamidine IV
-Trimethoprim PO+ dapsone PO
-Atovoquone PO
-Clindamycin IV/PO + primaquine PO
Adjunct
-Steroids IV/PO w/ PaO2 < 70 and within 72 hours
PCP ADRs: Pentamidine, Dapsone, Atovoquone, Primaquine
Pentamidine - azotemia, nephrotoxicity, glycemia, LFT
Dapsone - rash, nausea
Atovoquone - n/v/d, ha, rash
Primaquine - methemoglobinemia, rash, anemia, LFT
Primary PCP prophylaxis
Initiate: CD4 < 200
DC: CD4 > 200 ≥ 3 months
Secondary PCP prophylaxis
Continue after treatment
DC: CD4 > 200 ≥ 3 months
Restart: CD4 < 200
PCP prophylaxis drugs
TMP/SMX 1 DS QD
Alternatives: Dapsone 100 mg QD, aerosolized pentamidine 300 mg qmonth, atovaqone 1500 mg qd
Cryptocococcus
Contract by inhalation (lung 1st infected site)
Most common life-threatening fungal infection
Cryptococcal meningitis: clinical presentation
Subtle presentation
Fever, HA, malaise, mental status changes
-Should consider in all HIV + patients w/ advanced disease or low CD4 counts and non-specific symptoms or pulmonary or CNS symptoms
Cryptococcal meningitis: diagnosis
Serum and CSF testing for cryptococcal antigen
-antigen > 1:8 equals infection
Fungal culture
India ink exam of CSF or from culture may be used to diagnose if antigen unavailable
Cryptococcal meningitis: non-pharm treatment
Stabilize CSF (LP if required)
Cryptococcal meninigitis: treatment
Induction ( 2 weeks )
-Liposomal Ampho IV + 5-fluorouracil PO
-Amphotericin B IV + 5-fluorouracil PO
Consolidation (≥ 8 weeks)
-Fluconazole 400-800 mg daily
Chronic maintenance
-Fluconazole 200 mg daily
- ≥ 12 months w/ CD4 > 100 and asymptomatic
Cryptococcal meningitis ADR: 5-FC, Azoles
5-FC: Serum levels, renal function, bone marrow toxicity
Azoles: GI, LFT, drug interactions
Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC)
-disseminated infection
-common in soil and water
-oral or respiratory route
Major risk factors for Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC)
Advanced immunosuppression, CD4 < 50; rare in CD4 > 100
Poor long-term prognosis w/o therapy
MAC clinical presentation
fever, diarrhea, sweats, ab pain
GI infections
MAC diagnosis
Culture organism from blood
Biopsy of liver, BM, lymph nodes also sensitive and specific
MAC treatment
Resistant to standard TB drugs
Clinical response w/i 2-8 weeks of initiation
Macrolide (azi or clari) + ethambutal +/- rifabutin, ciprofloxacin or amikacin
MAC duration
usually up to 1 year if asymptomatic and CD4 > 100 x 6 months
MAC ADRs: macolides, ethambutol, rifabutin
macolides: GI, LFT
ethambutol: eye exam, renal dose adj
rifabutin: uveitis, discoloration of body fluid
MAC monitoring
Symptom resolution may take 2-8 weeks
Monitor bacterologic eradication (follow-up blood cx at 4-8 weeks)
MAC Primary prophylaxis
Initiate: CD4 < 50 and not starting ART
DC: CD4 > 100 for ≥ 3 months
MAC Secondary prophylaxis
DC: CD4 > 100 ≥ 6 months AND completed 1 year MAC therapy and asymptomatic for MAC
Restart: CD4 < 100
MAC prophylaxis drug
Azithromycin 1200 mg weekly
Candidal Infections
most common OI
treat to improve quality of life
overgrowth of normal flora w/ breakdown of local defenses instead of acquisition of new strain
Esophageal candidiasis is what defining illness
AIDS
Candidal Infections clinical presentation for Oral candidiasis (thrush)
mouth pain, difficulty eating
mild to severe symptoms
white placques on buccal surfaces
Candidal Infections clinical presentation for Esophageal candidiasis
severe symptoms
dysphagia
odynophagia
esophageal ulceration
anorexia
Candidal Infections diagnosis
Visually with oral plaques
May need bronch for esophageal candidiasis
Candidal Infections treatment options
Local vs. systemic
Systemic required for esophageal candidiasis
Candidal Infections treatment options
nystatin
clotrimazole
fluconazole
ampho b
itraconazole
caspofungin
HIV virus
Use host to replicate virus
Human retrovirus for HIV virus
RNA to DNA via reverse transcriptase
Primary infects CD4 T cells
Also infect macrophages and dendritic cells
Difference between HIV 1 and HIV 2
1: accounts for majority of infections
2: spread through heterosexual contact
How is HIV virus sexually transmitted
MSM, heterosexual
Behavior and bio factors affect transmission
Could happen orally
IV transmission of HIV
IV drug use
Occupational exposure
HIV transmission by blood and other tissues
Whole blood, plama, Ig, albumin
HIV perinatal transmission (vertical or mother to child)
Gestation
During delivery
Breast feeding
Decreased with AZT treatment
In home HIV testing
Mouth swab OTC
Home access HIV1 test system (send results in for testing)
Cellular targets of HIV infection
CD4 cells mainly
Immune response to HIV
Resolve symptoms of early infection, delay progression
Start with low antibodies at first
Can cause decrease in viremia
Viral mutation and latent reservoirs of cell mediate responses in HIV
Viral: change epitopes
Latent: proviral DNA, in resting cells, provide stable viral reservoir
What is AIDS
HIV infected people with CD4 cells <200 or CD4 count <14%
Main AIDS indicator conditions
Herpes, ulcers, bronchitis, pneumonia, esophagitis
MAC
Pneumocystis pneumonia
Cryptococcus, extrapulmonary
What is viral load for AIDS
Measure rate of HIV destructive potential immune system
High baseline:
More rapid decline in CD4 cells, more rapid disease progression, decreased survival
CD4 count and viral load
Give best prognostic estimator of clinical course
Train Wreck: viral load-speed CD4-distance
Goal of HIV therapy
Max and suppress of viral load (RNA)
Restore and preserve immune function
Reduce HIV associated morbidity and prolong duration and quality of survival
Prevent transmission
DHHS initiation of therapy
Increase urgency:
OI or AIDS
Pregnancy
Low CD4 (<200)
Early HIV infection
Co infection with HBV/HCV
Initial regimen for most people with HIV
Dolutegravir + TDF/Emtricitabine OR TAF/Emtricitabine
Bictegravir/TAF/Emtricitabine (Biktarvy®)
Dolutegravir/Lamivudine (Dovato®)
Bictegravir/TAF/Emtricitavine
1 pill per day
GI, insomnia, SCr, renal, bone
DDI with Ca, Mg, Fe, take with food
Dolutegravir + TDF or TAF/Emtricitavine
2 pills per day
GI, insomnia, SCr, renal, bone
DDI with Ca, Mg, Fe, take with food
Dolutegravir/Lamivudine
1 pill per day
need another agent if VL <500 at baseline
GI, insomnia, SCr
DDI with Ca, Mg, Fe, take with food
DHHS recommended initial regimen for people with hx of CAB-LA PrEP
DRV/c or DRV/r with TAF or TDF plus (FTC or 3TC)
When to use cabotegravir/rilpivirine
Simplify virologic suppression
Check HBV status and resistance prior to starting
1 month lead in then every 1 or 2 months IM, gluteal, 2 injections
Therapy considerations for decreased AIDS and non-AIDS m/m
HIV nephropathy
CV disease
Malignancies
Neurocognitive decline
Monitoring for therapy of HIV
LFTs, lipids, CBC, STD
VL/CD4:
Decreased dramatically at 4-6 weeks
<50 copies by 16-24 weeks
CD4 stable
Recheck q3-6 months
Virologic failure, virologic rebound, incomplete virologic response, virologic blip
Virologic failure: inability to achieve maintain VL suppression
virologic rebound: detectable VL
incomplete virologic response: 2 consecutive VL>200 after 24 wks of ART
virologic blip: isolated detectable VL followed by virologic suppression
Immunologic failure of HIV
Failure to maintain CD4 response
Initial increase of 150
Causes:
Nadir <200
Age
Coinfection
Meds
Peginterferon MOA
Activate Jak-STAT signal transduction pathway and lead to translocation of a cellular protein
Peginterferon ADME
pt w/ ESRD require dose reductions
Peginterferon DDI
CYP1A2
methadone**
Peginterferon ADE
pyrexia, myalgia
Entecavir MOA
competes with endogenous deoxyguanosine triphosphate and inhibits the HBV polymerase interfering with reverse transcriptase
Entecavir therapeutic use
children over 2 and adults
Entecavir ADME
administered on an empty stomach
Lamivudine MOA
competitively inhibits HIV1 and 2 reverse transcriptase and HBV reverse transcriptase
Lamivudine ADME
rapidly absorbed
longer half life in adults than children
Lamivudine DDI
bactrim
sorbitol
Telbivudine MOA
phosphorylated by cellular kinase and inhibits HBV DNA polymerase (reverse transcriptase) and causes DNA chain termination
Telbivudine ADME
hemodialysis pt need dose adj
Telbivudine DDI
INF-alpha cause peripheral neuropathy
Sofosbuvir MOA
compete with uridine triphosphate for incorporation into HCV RNA by NS5B polymerase
Sofosbuvir ADME
take with high fat meal
Sofosbuvir DDI
another DDA results in bradycardia
P-gp inducers
Harvoni (ledipasvir and sofosbuvir) MOA
L: inhibit HCV NS5A protein
S: inhibit HCV NS5B RNA dependent RNA polymerase
Harvoni (ledipasvir and sofosbuvir) ADME
pH dependent oral absorption
highly protein bound
Harvoni (ledipasvir and sofosbuvir) DDI
amiodarone
p-gp
Epclusa (sofosbuvir and velpatasvir) MOA
S: inhibit HCV NS5B RNA dependent RNA polymerase
V: inhibit HCV NS5A protein
Epclusa (sofosbuvir and velpatasvir) DDI
p-gp
CYP
Zepatier (elbasvir and grazoprevir) MOA
E: inhibit HCV NS5A which is essential for RNA replication and virion assembly
G: viral replication
Zepatier (elbasvir and grazoprevir) ADME
high protein bound
wide distribution
oxidative metabolism
Zepatier (elbasvir and grazoprevir) DDI
CYP3A
Mavyret (glecaprevir and pibrentasvir) MOA
G: viral replication
P: inhibit RNA replication and virion assembly
Mavyret (glecaprevir and pibrentasvir) DDI
carbamazepine, efavirenz, st. johns wort
Vosevi (sofosbuvir, velpatasvir, voxilaprevir) MOA
S: inhibit RNA polymerase by HCV NS5B RNA
Ve: inhibit HCV NS5A protein
Vo: reversible inhibitor of NS3/4A protease
Vosevi (sofosbuvir, velpatasvir, voxilaprevir) DDI
p-gp
CYP
What is hep A caused by
fecal-oral: contaminated food or water
What is hep B caused by
sexual, mother-to-child, blood exposure (transdusion, IDU, tattoo)
What is hep C caused by
blood exposure (transfusion, IDU, tattoo); sexual, mother-to-child
Acute viral hepatitis
<6 months
HBV > HAV > HCV
increase LFT
can progress to liver failure
Chronic viral hepatitis
> 6 months
HBV DNA increased
ALT/AST elevations
hepatocellular necrosis, inflammation, fibrosis
HBV, HCV
alcohol, drugs, autoimmune
Hepatitis pathophysiology
hep b/c virus replicates in liver cells
immune system responds w/ inflammation
inflammation leads to fibrosis and sometimes cirrhosis
Chronic viral hepatitis pathophysiology
HBV/HCV not directly cytopathic
immune response to virus-infected hepatocytes by CTL
Chronic viral hepatitis clinical features
asymptomatic = carriers or inactive disease
severe:
compensated cirrhosis: asymptom, fatigue, jaundice
decomp cirrhosis: fatigue, jaundice, wt loss, ascites, edema
Complications of cirrhosis
impairment of liver function
cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma)
blockage of portal vein blood flow though liver leading to ascites
Chronic viral hepatitis clinical features
Labs: increase ALT/AST, decrease bilirubin, increase INR/PT, hypersplenism
Histopathology: absence of necrosis or inflammation, necrosis, fibrosis, cirrhosis
Liver biopsy provides info regarding what and helps determine what
Provides information regarding:
-degree of inflammation
-stage of fibrosis or scarring
-presence/absence of cirrhosis
Help determine:
-prognosis
-cause of liver disease
-need for treatment
Transmission of HBV infection
transfusion (blood)
fluids (blood, semen)
organ and tissue transplant
mother to baby
contaminated needles/syringes
child to child
Acute hep B virus infection w/ recovery typical serologic course
HBeAG for a little than mainly anti-HBe
w/ symptoms
Progression to chronic hep B virus infection typical serologic course
HBeAG mainly than anti-HBe for a little
acute 6 months, chronic years
Acute HBV infection diagnosis test positives
HBsAg
HBeAg
anti-HBc IgG
anti-HBc IgM
HBV DNA (PCR)
Past exposure (immunity) diagnosis test positives
Anti-HBs
Anti-HBc IgG
Vaccine responder diagnosis test positives
anti-HBs
Chronic HBV infection diagnosis test positives
HBsAg
HBeAg
Anti-HBc IgG
HBV DNA (PCR)
Hep C is the leading cause of what 3 things
liver cirrhosis
hepatic cancer
liver transplantation
Hep C diagnosis tests
antibody test (EIA): indicate past or active infection, presence of antibodies does not confer immunity (follow up with viral load)
HCV RNA test (PCR): confirm active infection, RNA exist but not as useful
What are the other extrahepatic manifestation of hep c
hematologic
rheumatologic
renal
derm
CNS
systemic
Acute HCV
generally asymptomatic
fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, right upper quadrant pain, jaundice
Chronic HCV
viremic after 6 months
may also be asymptomatic
slow progression to chronic liver morbidity/mortality
HCV genotypes
1-6 serotypes
does not predict progression of infection
can predict likelihood of treatment response
Factors associated with disease progression of HCV infect patients
> 50 yo
duration of infection
male
iron overload
steatosis
alcohol
coinfection with HBV or HIV
What are the signs of chronic hep b
Serum HBV DNA >20,000
persistent or intermittent elevation in ALT/AST levels
liver biopsy showing chronic hepatitis with moderate or severe necroinflammation
Treatment goals of hep B
increase chance of seroconversion
sustained suppression of HBV replication
prevent disease progression to cirrhosis and HCC
minimize further injury in patients with ongoing liver damage
When to treat HBV
ALT >2x ULN
ALT > 2x ULN HBV DNA >20,000 IU/mL
Monitoring parameters for hep b treatment
AST/ALT q3 months (goal=normal)
HBV DNA q3-6 months (goal=undetect)
monitor disease progression q1-3 months 6 months after drug disc. and q3-6 months after
HBeAg q6 months if positive
HBeAb q6 months if negative
HBsAg annual (goal=negative)
Non pharm treatments for hepatitis b
counsel on prevention of disease transmission
avoid alcohol
Pegylated interferon-alpha-2a dosing and black box warning dosing and block box warning for hep b treatment
adults: 180 mcg subq wk x48ek
neuropsychiatric disorders, autoimmune disorders, infections, ischemic disorders
pregnancy category c
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) dosing for hep b treatment
300 mg qd w/ normal reanal (>50 ml/min)
pregnancy category B
Tenofocir alafenamide (TAF) dosing for hep b treatment
25 mg qd (NO CrCl <15 ml/min)
Entecavir dosing for hep b treatment
> 16 yo: 0.5 mg qd (CrCl >50 ml/min)
pregnancy category C
What pts to HCV test at least once
baby boomers (1945-1965)
IVDA
long term dialysis
tat in unregulated settings
HCW or public safety after exposure
children of HCV+ moms
prior transfusion or organ recipients
HIV infection or unexplained chronic liver disease
HCV testing positive and negative meaning for anti-HCV
(+): confirm w/ sensitive RNA test
(-): recheck if exposure occurred w/in 24 wks
positive anti-HCV and negative HCV RNA = no active disease
When to measure sustained viroligic response (SVR) in hep c patients
HCV viral load >12 wks after end of therapy
no SVR required retreatment
What is needed prior to treatment of HCV
HCV antibody, viral load, genotype
Test for progression
-serologic
-radiologic
-biopsy
Who to treat for HCV
all patients with chronic HCV, except those w/ short life expectancy that will not benefit from treatment or transplant
Group/reason for additional considerations for hep c treatment
advanced liver disease
person with transplant
co-infections: HIV, HBV, other liver disease
extrahepatic manifestations of HCV
IVDAs
decrease transmission
HIV-infected MSM
incarcerated persons
hemodialysis pts
Simplified HCV treatment
Velpatasvir/sofosbuvir 1 po qd 12 wk (not for 3)
glecaprevir/pibrentasvivr 3 po qd 8 wk
Who is not eligible for simplified HCV cirrhosis treatment
prior treatment
decomp cirrhosis (child-pugh B,C), ascites, hepatic encephalopathy)
ESRD
HBV+
pregnancy
HCC
prior liver transplant
Post therapy for HCV
SVR >12 wks after end of treatment
liver function tests
depending on baseline fibrosis score (cirrhosis - test for HCC)
check for reinfection if continued risk - HCV viral load
GT HCV treatment 1-4
glecaprevir/pibrentasvir 3 po qd 8 wks
velpatasavir/sofosbuvir 1 po qd 12 wks
(ledipasvir/sofosbuvir 1 po qd 8 wk 1a/1b/4)
(elbasvir/grazoprevir 1 po qd 12 wks no cirrhosis)