Pharm test 4 Flashcards
Drugs for inflammatory bowel diseases
5-aminosalicylates
corticosteroid
immunomodulators
biologic agents
Mesalamine compounds
consist of single 5-ASA molecule enclosed within an enteric coat or a semipermeable membrane
Azo Compounds
Prodrugs that consist of a 5-ASA molecule bound via an azo (N=N) bond to another molecule
Sulfasalazine
Balsalazine
Olsalazine
Azo bond prevents absorption in the stomach and small intestine
Absorption of 5-Aminosalicylates
increases in more severe disease
coadministration of drugs may result in premature release of the 5-ASA before reaching site of action
inhibits intestinal folate absorption
rectal retention time affects absorption
What should you administer with 5-Aminosalicylates
folate supplement
Sulphapyridine
responsible for adverse effects
occur in 45% of patients
AEs of sulphapyridine
headache
nausea
fatigue
dose related
blood dyscrasia
hepatitis
allergic reaction
low sperm counts in male (reversible)
Dose adjustment for sulfasalazine if GI intolerance occurs
reduce dosage by 50% and gradually increase to target dose over sever days
if persists: stop therapy for 5-7 days and reintroduce at a lower dose
Mesalamine
choose the lowest formulation that delivers mesalamine to the anatomic location of disease
oral tablets and capsules generally deliver mesalamine near the terminal ileum of the small intestine and throughout the large intestine
Pentasa- therapeutic quantities throughout both the small and large intestine
Rectal suppositories: deliver to rectum only
Mesalamine dosing
initial dose for UC
doses >2g day are more effective than lower doses
oral tablets and capsules can be dosed once daily
Timing of mesalamine treatment
initial therapy is 4-8 weeks and then transition to maintenance treatment
Effects of cortisol
promotes catabolic effects
increases insulin resistance
Synthetic glucocorticoids
have same effect as endogenous cortisol
increase neutrophils in blood
decrease lymphocyte, monocyte, basophil, and eosinophil counts
Short-acting synthetic glucocorticoids
duration of action in 8-12 hours
turn cortisone into hydrocortisone
conversion does not happen in topical forms
Hydrocortisone
chemically identical to cortisol
intramuscularly and intravenously
-go to target cell
-take effect rapidly
-short duration
-used for acute adrenal insufficiency
also topical form
Intermediate acting synthetic glucocorticoids
duration of action 12-36 hours
4-5x more potent
prednisone
prednisolone
methylprednisolone
triamcinolone
Prednisone and prednisolone
metabolically interconvertible
rapidly absorbed
peak plasma concentration after 1-3 hours
Half-life of prednisone vs. prednisolone
prednisone is slightly longer (3.4-3.8hr) vs. prednisolone (2.1-3.5 hr)
Budesonide
intermediate acting synthetic glucocorticoid
10-15% bioavailable without encapsulation system
oral and rectal formulation
delivers corticosteroid to a portion of inflamed intestine
long-acting synthetic glucocorticoids
25x more potent than short-acting
duration of action is 36-72hrs
betamethasone and dexamethasone
clinical use of anti-inflammatory/immunosuppressive therapy
asthma
conditions with autoimmune & inflammatory components (rheumatoid arthritis, crohn disease, UC, acute MS, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura)
inflammatory conditions of skin, ear, eye, nose
hypersensitivity states
prevent graft-vs-host disease
Synthetic glucocorticoid MOA
activation of anti-inflammatory gene expression
suppression of activated inflammatory genes
Drugs that increase concentration of synthetic glucocorticoid
oral contraceptives, clarithromycin, ritonavir, telithromycin, and antifungals (inhibitors of CYP3A4) increase concentration of corticosteroid
Drugs that reduce the concentration of corticoid steroid
antiacid due to decreased absorption
carbamazepine, phenytoin, rifampin (inducers of CYP3A4)
Do synthetic glucocorticoids need to be given with food?
YES!
Dose ranges for prednisone
Low to moderate dose- up to 1mg/kg per day of in children or 40mg per day in adults
Budesonide safety profile
excellent compared with conventional corticosteroid
d/t local delivery and high first-pass metabolism
less systemic adverse effects
Azathioprine
injectible
derivative of mercaptopurine
MOA: incorporated into replicating DNA and halt replication
block the pathway for purine synthesis
off label IBD use in combination with anti-TNF agent
AEs of Azathioprine
malaise, N/V/D
hematologic and oncologic: leukopenia, neoplasia, lymphoma, thrombocytopenia
increased susceptibility to infection
check CBC frequently
Mercaptopurine
MOA: purine antagonist which inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis
have corticosteroid-sparing effects in patients with UC and CD
first line as monotherapy for maintenance of remission
Mercaptopurine for IBD
limited use due to concerns of toxicity
bone marrow suppression and hepatotoxicity
monitoring of CBC and LFTs recommended in all patients
Methotrexate
folate antimetabolite that inhibits DNA synthesis, repair, and cellular replication
only IM or SubQ of MTX has efficacy in Crohns
not recommended for maintenance of UC
daily administration of folic acid with MTX
-effective at reducing the incidence of GI adverse effects
Common AEs of methotrexate
headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, serum aminotransferase elevations, rash
Common side effects of biologic agents for IBD
redness, swelling, itching, pain, rahs, bruising of skin
URI
headache
nausea
rash
diarrhea
stomach pain
Serious side effects of biologic agents
Infection
-TB
-Sepsis
Lymphoma
Blood dyscrasia
HF
TNF-alpha inhibitors
effective for both induction and maintenance of remission
indicated in both moderate-severe CD and UC
Reserved as second-line agents in patients
Precations for TNF-alpha inhibitor use
evaluate for TB
treatment for latent TB prior to use
Integrin antagonist
MOA: reduces T-lymphocyte migration into the intestinal mucosa and inflammation
reserved for disease refractory to TNF alpha inhibitors
indicated for refractory UC and CD
Iron metabolsim
70% bound in hemoglobin and myoglobin
5% component of certain proteins and enzymes in our body
25% stored as ferritin in spleen, bone marrow, and liver
Iron deficiency anemia
Ferritin level <15ng/L
low serum ferritin level may be the only indication of IDA in early stages
Treatment options for iron deficiency anemia
treat underlying etiologies
dietary modification
oral iron
IV iron
Oral vs IV iron replacement
most patients treatment with oral iron
(effective, available, inexpensive, safe)
AEs of oral iron replacement
up to 70% of patients (especially on ferrous sulfate) report GI side effects
Indications for Oral Iron replacement
treatment of iron deficiency anemia, iron deficiency without andemia, nutritional support to prevent deficiency
dose is indicated by either total iron or elemental iron
Elemental iron
total amount of iron in a supplement available for absorption by our body
Types of oral iron
iron salts
-ferrous gluconate (12% elemental iron)
-325mg_36mg
polysaccharide iron complex
-contains ferric iron- better tolerability and taste
dose indicated as elemental iron
Choice of oral iron
enteric-coated or sustained release are not preferred due to poor absorption
heme iron polypeptide ProFerrin (no clinical data)
preparations such as polysaccharide-iron complex and heme iron
-more expensive
-equally effective but may have advantages such as better taste
Dosing of oral iron
no reason to give more than one dose- increase AEs without increasing iron level
can do alternate day dosing