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MS Drugs Flashcards

1
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interferons act where

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periphery and BBB

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2
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interferon MOA

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inhibit T cells, dendritic cells
inhibit BBB penetration by decreasing MMP
efficacy reduced by neutralizing antibodies

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3
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glatiramer acetate acts where

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periphery

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4
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glatiramer acetate MOA

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decreased T cell activation through dendritic cell modulation

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5
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fingolomod acts where

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periphery and CNS

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6
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fingolomod MOA

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S1P receptor agonist
stimulates oligodendrocyte survival / remyelination in CNS
blocks movement of T cells out of lymph nodes

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7
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what is PML

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progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
potentially lethal brain infection

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8
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drugs with increased risk of PML

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fingolomod
natalizumab
fumarates

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9
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natalizumab acts where

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periphery and BBB

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10
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natalizumab MOA

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MAB specific for alpha 4 integrin
inhibits VLA-4 binding and interferes with B and T cell movement into CNS
- effects could be limited by neutralizing antibodies

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mitoxantrone acts where

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periphery

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12
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mitoxantron MOA

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cytotoxic effect
reduces the number of lymphocytes

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13
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teriflunomide acts where

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periphery

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teriflunomide MOA

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cytotoxic effect
inhibits proliferation of lymphocytes (B and T cells)

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15
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dimethyl fumarate
diroximel fumarate
monomethyl fumarate
act where

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periphery and CNS

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16
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fumarates MOA

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metabolized by esterases
suppress activated T cells
promote remyelination
activate Nrf2 mediated antioxidant response and antiinflammatory pathways

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17
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siponimod, ozanimod, ponesimod location

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periphery and CNS

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siponimod, ozanimod, ponesimod MOA

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S1P agonists
oligodendrocyte survival, remyelination
interfere with lymphocyte movement out of lymphoid organs

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19
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cladribine location

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periphery

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20
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cladribine MOA

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cytotoxic effect , results in lymphocyte depletion

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21
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rituximab (Ocrelizumab) location

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periphery

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22
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rituximab MOA

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targets CD20, a B cell marker
- limited by neutralizing antibodies

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23
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rituximab (Ocrelizumab) treats

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decreased relapse rate in RRMS and PPMS some effectiveness in decreased disease progression

24
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ATL1102 is an _____targeting ____

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antisense oligonucleotide targeting VLA4
(same outcome natalizumab)

25
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ATL1102 acts at

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blood brain barrier

26
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drugs that effectiveness could be limited by neutralizing antibodies

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interferon B, natalizumab, rituximab (ocrelizumab)

27
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drugs acting via cytotoxic

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mitoxantrone
teriflunomide
cladribine

28
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drugs acting at BBB

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interferon
natalizumab
ATL1102

29
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drugs acting in periphery and CNS

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fingolamide, other mods
fumarates

30
Q

treatment of acute attacks inpatient

A

methylprednisolone 500-1000 mg IV for 3-7 days +/- oral taper over 1-3 weeks

31
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treatment of acute attacks outpatient

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prednisone 1250 mg PO every other day x 5 doses with no taper

32
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oral meds

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fumarates, fingolomods, teriflunomide

33
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injectible meds

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interferons, glatiramer acetate

34
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infusion meds

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almetuzumab, natalizumab, ocrelizumab

35
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patients must be tested for what to check for risk of PML?

A

JCV antibodies

36
Q

which kind of vaccines are preferred in MS

A

inactivated

37
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which drug can you not take with live vaccine

A

almetuzumab

38
Q

____ vaccine should be considered in pts who have never had

A

varicella, chicken pox

39
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fumarates pearls and monitoring

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do not open capsule
monitor LFTs
PML risk
flushing, take with ASA 30 mins before

40
Q

SP1 agonist are contraindicated in what

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pts with arrythmia hx or heart condition

41
Q

discontinuation of what agent can worsen sx

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SP1 agonists , mods

42
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which drug to avoid with MAO inhibitor

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ozanimod

43
Q

which drug requires CYP2C9 testing?

A

siponimod

44
Q

glatiramer acetate pearls

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rotate injection site - lipoatrophy
flu like symptoms or chest pain
maybe good for pregnancy

45
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interferons dosing

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subq or IM every other day to every 2 weeks

46
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interferons side effects

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flu like symptpms - take acetaminophen or NSAID before
depression / suicide

47
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interferons monitoring

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LFT and TSH

48
Q

which drug contraindicated in HIV

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almetuzumab

49
Q

which drug contrainidcated in Hep B

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ocrelizumab

50
Q

drug approved for PPMS

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ocrelizumab

51
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which drug contraindicated in pregnancy

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teriflunomide

52
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what to give if pregnant on teriflunomide

A

charcoal for 11 days or cholestryamine

53
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drugs with pregnancy concerns

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mitroxantrone, cladribine, SP1s, ocrelizumabw

54
Q

which drug can improve walking speed

A

dalfampridine

55
Q

IR dosing of dalfampridine can cause what

A

seizures

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