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II - Immunosuppressants Flashcards

1
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Glucocorticoids

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Prednisone
Prednisilone
Dexamethasone

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Calcineurin inhibitors

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Cyclosporine
Tacrolimus

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3
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Janus kinase inhibitor

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Apoquel
Oclacitinib

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4
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Caninized monoclonal antibody against IL-31

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Cytopoint

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5
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Antimetabolite

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Azathioprene

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6
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Alkylating agents

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Cyclophosphamide
Chlorambucil

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7
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2nd/3rd line/new

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Mycophenolate mofetil

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8
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Antihistamine

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Diphenhydramine

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What are the goals of immunosuppressant therapy?

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  1. Decrease inflammation
  2. Modulate/suppress lymphocyte function
  3. Minimize adverse drug effects
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10
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What drugs are the first line of treatment in dogs and cats for inflammatory and immune-mediated disease?

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Glucocorticoids
- prednisone
- prednisilone
- dexamethasone

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What bloodwork changes are seen with glucocorticoid administration?

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Increase: erythrocytes, platelets, neutrophils (EPN)

Decrease: eosinophils, macrophages, T-lymphocytes (EMT)

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12
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Low doses of glucocorticoids are ____________ and high doses are ____________.

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Anti-inflammatory

Immunosuppressive

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13
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Glucocorticoids have a systemic impact on ________ and ________ immunity.

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Innate and adaptive

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Glucocorticoids inhibit release of ______, which decreases recruitment of inflammatory cells.

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Cell adhesion molecules

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Glucocorticoids prevent release of:

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Cytokines: IL-1, IL-2, TNFa
Histamine
Serotonin
Lysosomal enzymes

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16
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Which glucocorticoids are shorter acting?

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Prednisone and prednisilone

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17
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8 side effects of glucocorticoids

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GI ulceration
Iatrogenic hyperadrenocorticism
Adrenal gland suppression
Insulin resistance and secondary diabetes mellitus
Muscle catabolism
Delayed wound healing
Opportunistic infections
Behavior changes

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18
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________ is a prodrug metabolized to ________ and used in dogs.

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Prednisone, prednisilone

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19
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Which shorter acting glucocorticoid has better bioavailability in cats?

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Prednisilone

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Which glucocorticoid lacks mineralocorticoid activity (minimizing sodium and water retention) and is better for patients with underlying cardiovascular disease or diseases associated with fluid retention (hypoalbuminemia, portal hypertension)?

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Dexamethasone

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21
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What drugs are the first line of treatment for perianal fistulas and keratoconjunctivitis?

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Calcineurin inhibitors
- cyclosporine
- Tacrolimus

22
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What drug is a substrate of the cytochrome P450 enzyme CYP3A?

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Cyclosporine

23
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What are two drugs that interact with Calcineurin inhibitors to decrease efficacy?

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Azole antifungals
phenobarbital (cats)

24
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Which immunosuppressant has a narrow therapeutic window?

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Calcineurin inhibitor
- cyclosporine

25
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Which immunosuppressant drug has a patient response that is difficult to predict (due to individual gastric contents, liver function, other meds)?

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Calcineurin inhibitor
- cyclosporine

26
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With which immunosuppressant drug should generic/compounded formulas especially be avoided?

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Calcineurin inhibitor
- cyclosporine

27
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__________ are frequently used as add-on drugs for IMHA and IBD.

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Calcineurin inhibitors
- cyclosporine
- Tacrolimus

28
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5 side effects of Calcineurin inhibitors

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  • Self-limiting GI upset; can give maropitant or frozen

Immunosuppressive
Gingival hyperplasia
Hepatotoxicity
Thromboembolism

29
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MOA: Binds to a cytoplasmic receptor protein; the complex then binds and inhibits Calcineurin, decreasing expression of IL-2 and other cytokines necessary for T-cell activation.

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Calcineurin inhibitors
- cyclosporine
- Tacrolimus

30
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MOA: Inhibits activity of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1, 4, 6, 13, 31)

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Janus kinase inhibitor
- Apoquel (Oclacitinib)

31
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First choice drugs for fast relief of hypersensitivity-induced cutaneous pruritis.

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Janus kinase inhibitor
- Apoquel
- Oclacitinib

32
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Side effects of these immunosuppressants include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, anorexia, and bloodwork changes.

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Janus kinase inhibitors
- Apoquel
- Oclacitinib

33
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What populations of dogs should not use Apoquel?

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  • severe infection
  • breeding/pregnant/lactating
34
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Is it ok to use Janus kinase inhibitors with vaccines, nsaids, and allergy shots?

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Yes

35
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What drug is used to manage allergic pruritic flares?
How long does it last?

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Cytopoint
4-8 weeks

36
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MOA: Interferes with incorporation of purines/pyrimidines into DNA; prodrug metabolized to a purine analog (6-Mercapto purine); decreases synthesis of WBC

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Antimetabolites
- azathioprene

37
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What drug is used to treat IBD, IMHA, or to decrease dose of glucocorticoids?

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Antimetabolites
- azathioprene

38
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Toxicities for this drug include bone marrow suppression, hepatotoxicity, and GI

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Antimetabolites
- Azathioprene

39
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Efficacy of this immunosuppressant is delayed for days to weeks, so should be used in conjunction with another drug initially.

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Antimetabolites
- Azathioprene

40
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Where is Azathioprene oxidized?

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In the liver and peripheral tissues via TPMT to an inactive metabolite

41
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This drug is oxidized by TPMT, which increases risk for suppression of bone marrow (due to decreased TPMT).

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Antimetabolites
- Azathioprene

42
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Azathioprene is contraindicated in which species?

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Cats and horses

43
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MOA: Alkylates DNA causing chemical cross-links to occur - interfering with DNA replication

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Alkylating agents
- cyclophosphamide
- Chlorambucil

44
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High doses of alkylating agents deplete ______.

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T-cells

45
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Low doses of alkylating agents enhance _______.

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T-cell memory

46
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This drug is used in cats in lieu of azathioprene.

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Chlorambucil

47
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Side effects of this drug include sterile hemorrhagic cystitis.

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Cyclophosphamide

*prednisone/furosemide to ensure frequent urination
*monitor for Hematuria

48
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This drug is used in cats as a second line of treatment for IBD and for those who do not respond to prednisilone.

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Chlorambucil (Alkylating agent)

49
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MOA: Mycophenolic acid inhibits the type II isoform of inosine-5’-monophosphate dehydrogenase; this enzyme is present in abundance in activated lymphocytes and is critical for the synthesis of guanosine nucleotides.

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Mycophenolate mofetil

50
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Indications for this drug include treatment of dogs for:

  • IMHA
  • IMPT
  • IMPA
  • IM skin disease
  • IM glomerulonephritis
  • myasthenia gravis
  • meningoencephalomyelitis
A

Mycophenolate mofetil

51
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Side effects/cautions for Mycophenolate mofetil

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GI upset
Avoid use in pregnant patients (+ risk to owner)
Increased susceptibility to infection/neoplasia
Allergic reactions

52
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MOA: inverse agonist (H1) - reverses effects of histamine on capillaries reducing allergic reaction symptoms

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Antihistamines
- diphenhydramine

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