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Pharm - Tx for IBD Flashcards

1
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What are the 4 familial agents used to treat UC?

A
  • 5-ASA
  • JAK inhibitors
  • TNF-a inhibitors
  • a4 Integrin inhibitors
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2
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sulfasalazine
mesalamine
olsalazine
balsalazide

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5-ASA’s

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3
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tofacitinib

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JAK inhibitor

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4
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adalimumab
golimumab
infliximab

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TNF-a inhibitors (for UC)

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5
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vedolizumab

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a4 integrin inhibitor

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6
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what are the 3 familial agents used to treat Crohn disease?

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  • IL-12/23 inhibitors
  • TNF-a inhibitors
  • a4 integrin inhibitors
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7
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ustekinumab

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IL-12/23 inhibitor

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8
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adalimumad
certolizumab
infliximab

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TNF-a inhibitors (for CD)

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9
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natalizumab

vedolizumab

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a4 integrin inhibitors

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10
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what is the MOA of 5-ASA agents?

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inhibit prostaglandin and leukotriene production via arachidonic acid pathway
- may also inhibit the activation of NF-kb, regulating transcription of pro-inflammatory proteins

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11
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what drug is sulfapyridine + 5-ASA?

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sulfasalazine

  • sulfa is carrier molecule, 5-ASA provides antimicrobial property
  • watch for sulfa allergy!
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12
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which drug is a single 5-ASA?

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mesalamine

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13
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which drug is 2 molecules of 5-ASA?

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olsalazine

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14
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which drug is an inert carrier + 5-ASA? why is this drug important?

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balsalazide

- don’t have to worry about sulfa allergy with an inert carrier!

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15
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which form of 5-ASA may be released in the distal/terminal ileum, colon, or throughout GI tract?

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oral form

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16
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which form of 5-ASA may reach the splenic flexure and does not concentrate in the rectum?

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rectal enemas

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17
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what form of 5-ASA can reach the upper rectum (15-20cm beyond the anal verge)?

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rectal suppositories

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18
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what are the side effects of 5-ASA agents?

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  • dizziness, headache, fatigue

- epigastric distress (anorexia, abd pain, NVD)

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what drug drug is contraindicated in sulfonamide-allergic patients?

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sulfasalazine

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20
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what are the indications for 5-ASA agents?

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mild-moderate UC

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21
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what are the exceptions for 5-ASA indications?

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  • olsalazine is ONLY used for maintenance of remission

- balsalazine is ONLY used for active disease (not remission)

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22
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this drug binds to and neutralizes membrane associated TNF-a mediated pro-inflammatory cell signaling, ultimately blocking leukocyte migration to site of inflammation

A

TNF-a inhibitor

23
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recombinant IgG1 monoclonal Ab

A

adalimumab

24
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chimeric (murine/human) IgG1 monoconal Av

A

infliximab

25
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recombinant humanized IgG4 monoclonal Ab

26
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recombinant humanized Ab fragment

A

certolizumab

NOTE: does NOT contain an Fc region, thus does NOT fix complement or cause Ab-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity

27
Q

what two TNF-a inhibitors are approved for both UC and CD? (moderate-severe)

A

adalimumab and infliximab

think of additive and inclusive!

28
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what TNF-a inhibitor is approved only for moderate-severe CD?

A

certzolizumab

29
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what TNF-a inhibitor is approved only for moderate-severe UC?

30
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what is the main side effect of TNF-a inhibitors?

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infection -> MUST do Tb testing pre-therapy (to make sure they don’t have quiescent disease)

NOTE: TNF-a inhibitors are used after pt does not respond to conventional immunosuppressant therapy

31
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what is the black box warning of TNF-a inhibitors?

A

discontinue if pt develops serious infection or sepsis

- active Tb, invasive fungal infections, bacterial, or viral

32
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what are the side effects of TNF-a inhibitors?

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  • *infections!**
  • liver toxicity
  • headache/arthralgias/fatigue
33
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which TNF-a inhibitor is administered subQ every 2 weeks?

A

adalimumab

34
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which TNF-a inhibitor is administered via IV infusion every 8 weeks?

A

infliximab

one that starts with I -> given IV

35
Q

which TNF-a inhibitors are administered subQ every 4 weeks?

A

golimumab AND certolizumab

36
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this drug limits integrin-associated cell adhesion and subsequent trans-endothelial migration of leukocytes to the cite of inflammation

A

a4 integrin inhibitors

NOTE: a4 integrin inhibitors are used after pt does not respond to conventional immunosuppressant OR TNF-a therapy

37
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this drug is a recombinant humanized IgG4 monoblonal Ab a4B1 (VCAM-1) and a4B7 (MAdCAM-1)

A

natalizumab

38
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this drug is a humanized IgG1 monoclonal Ab

** a4B7 (MAdCAM-1) ONLY

A

vedolizumab

39
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which a4 integrin inhibitor is used to treat both UC and CD? (moderate-severe)

A

vedolizumab

40
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which a4 integrin inhibitor is only used to treat moderate-severe CD, but can bind to both a4B1 and a4B7 receptors?

A

natalizumab

41
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what is the main side effect of a4 integrin inhibitors?

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  • *infections**

- black box warning for the risk of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) while taking natalizumab

42
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what are the 3 risk factors for PML?

A
  • a4 integrin treatment >2 years
  • prior immunosuppressant treatment
  • anti-JC virus (JCV) antibodies
43
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which a4 integrin inhibitor is administered by IV every 4 weeks?

A

natalizumab

44
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which a4 integrin inhibitor is administered by IV every 8 weeks?

A

vedolizumab

45
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these drugs bind to P40-subunit of IL-12/23, blocking activation/differentiation of naive T cells, and activation of NK cells
- thereby inhibiting production of pro-inflammatory cytokines (Th1, TNFa, IL17, IL21)

A

interleukin (IL-12/23) inhibitors

46
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fully human IgG1 monoclonal Ab, administered subQ every 8 weeks, after single IV infusion for induction

A

ustekinumab

47
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what are the side effects of IL-12/23 inhibitors?

A
  • *infections!**
  • Tb testing recommended pre-therapy

also infusion/injection reactions, HA, arthralgia, fatigue

48
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which drug is used to treat moderate-severe CD, and is reserved for patients intolerant or inadequate response (resistant) to conventional, immune modulators, steroids or TNF-a therapy)

A

ustekinumab

49
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these drugs bind to and inhibit free-floating and bound JAK-1 and JAK-3, ultimately inhibiting gene transcription and more cytokine release

A

JAK inhibitors

50
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which drug is an oral JAK 1/3 inhibitor used to treat moderate-severe UC?

A

tofacitinib

- PO 2x/day

51
Q

what are the side affects of tofacitinib?

A
  • lymphopenia/lymphocytosis (know baseline values before starting tx)
  • neutropenia
  • fatigue
  • increases in LDL and HDL

NOTE: concomitant use of potent immunosuppressant therapy NOT recommended

52
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what drug type is the most common/powerful anti-inflammatory agent?

53
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what are the indications for steroids?

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acute and/or severe UC AND CD, that is uncontrolled by other conventional medications

NOTE: used for maintenance of remission unless absolutely required (don’t want to become steroid dependent)

54
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what is the dosing of steroid agents for UC and CD?

A

the LOWEST dose for the SHORTEST duration possible

- not good to be on steroids for extended time

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