MS treatment Flashcards
Brand name of daclizumab
Zinbryra
Brand name of Glatiramer Acetate
Copaxone
Brand name of Inf b-1a
Avenox and Rebif
Brand name of Inf b-1b
Betaseron and Extavia
Brand name of pegylated Inf b-1a
Plegridy
Brand name of Dimethyl fumarate
Tecfidera
Brand name of Fingolimod
Gilenya
Brand name of Teriflunomide
Aubagio
Brand name of Alemtuzumab
Lemtrada
Brand name of Mitoxantrone
Novantrone
Brand name of Natalixumab?
Tysabri
Brand name of Ocrelizumab
Ocrevus
What are Tier 1 medications?
Interferon beta 1-b, interferion beta-1a, pegylated Inf b-1a, and Copaxone
Indications for Tier 1 medications?
typically considered 1st line therapy for new diagnosis of MS. If patient has severe disease burden, contraindications to the injectables, severe recurrent relapses in a short period, then can start with Tier 2
Mechanism of action of daclizumab/Zinbrya?
modulation of IL-2 mediated activation of lymphocytes
Common Adverse effects of Zinbrya?
URI, pharyngitis, increased ALT, UTI
Labs to follow for Zinbrya and how often?
get baseline ALT/AST/Tbili and check Q mo up to 6 mo after last dose
Mechanism of action of the Inf b-1b and 1a?
anti-inflam: down regulates cytokines, MHC Ags, decrease transmigration of T lymphocytes across the BBB
Side effects of Inf b-1b and 1a?
flu-like sx, leukopenia, elevated liver enzymes, thyroid dysfunction, injection site reaction, depression
Labs to follow for Inf b-1b and 1a?
CBC, LFT q 3 mos during frst yr and then q6mos thereafter; TSH q3-6 mos during 1st year and yearly thereafter, monitor mood changes, site rotation
Mechanism of action of Demethyl fumarate/Tecfidera?
unknown; activates Nrf2 pathway (involved in cellular response to oxidative stress)
Common side effects of Tecfidera?
flushing, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea
Warnings of Tecfidera?
lymphopenia